2000 Freightliner MT35 Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STEP VAN CHASSIS
NHTSA campaign 00V295000 · Steering · filed Oct 4, 2000 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STEP VAN CHASSIS. A HOSE WAS USED IN THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH POWER STEERING FLUID.
The risk
LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID COULD CAUSE INCREASED DIFFICULTY IN STEERING THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE SUBJECT HOSES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 22, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | MT35 | 2000 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 00V295000 (manufacturer number FL-274). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.