Winnebago Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #07V577000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V577000 by Winnebago Industries, Inc.. Includes 1,972 affected units, STEERING GEAR SPACER/FREIGHTLINER/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 recirculation balls to escape from the recirculation ball circuit resulting in a loss of steering.

Corrective Action

Winnebago is working with freightliner and zf to replace the steering gear free of charge. Owners may contact winnebago at 641-585-3535 or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V577000

Manufacturer: Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2007-12-12T00:00:00

Subject: Steering gear spacer/freightliner/zf

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 1,972

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

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 recirculation balls to escape from the recirculation 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: Winnebago is working with freightliner and zf to replace the steering gear free of charge. Owners may contact winnebago at 641-585-3535 or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 07V577000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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