Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #07V343000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V343000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 5,949 affected units, STEERING GEAR SPACER/ZF, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain motor home chassis equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears may have been assembled with the incorrect recirculating ball spacer. this could potentially allow the recirculating balls to escape from the recirculating ball circuit resulting in a loss of steering.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the steering gear free of charge. phase one of the recall began on january 30, 2008 for 1,392 vehicles. expanded mailings are expected to begin on may 16, 2008. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V343000
Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc
Report Received Date: 2007-08-08T00:00:00
Subject: Steering gear spacer/zf
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 5,949

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-509
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain motor home chassis equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears may have been assembled with the incorrect recirculating ball spacer. this could potentially allow the recirculating balls to escape from the recirculating ball circuit resulting in a loss of steering.
Consequence Summary: The operator may notice higher required steering wheel inputs, or the need for more steering wheel adjustments while driving in a straight line in combination with metallic cracking noises prior to a loss of steering. loss of steering could result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the steering gear free of charge. phase one of the recall began on january 30, 2008 for 1,392 vehicles. expanded mailings are expected to begin on may 16, 2008. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-d4je.it48_t7h2
NHTSA ID: 07V343000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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