Newmar Corporation | NHTSA Recall #08V015000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V015000 by Newmar Corporation. Includes 126 affected units, STEERING GEAR SPACER/FREIGHTLINER/ZF, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain motor home chassis built on freightliner vcl or xc chassis and equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears, these 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

Freightliner is conducting this recall (please see 07v-343) and will replace the steering gear free of charge. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or newmar at 574-773-7791.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V015000

Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

Report Received Date: 2008-01-11T00:00:00

Subject: Steering gear spacer/freightliner/zf

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 126

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain motor home chassis built on freightliner vcl or xc chassis and equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears, these 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: Freightliner is conducting this recall (please see 07v-343) and will replace the steering gear free of charge. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or newmar at 574-773-7791.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-4ufr-jrmt.eg65

NHTSA ID: 08V015000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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