Damon Corporation | NHTSA Recall #08V017000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V017000 by Damon Corporation. Includes 73 affected units, STEERING GEAR SPACER/FREIGHTLINER/ZF, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain motor homes built on freightliner 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

Damon is working with freightliner and zf to replace the steering gear (please see 07v343 and 07e049). owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or damon at 937-596-6849.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V017000

Manufacturer: Damon Corporation

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

Subject: Steering gear spacer/freightliner/zf

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 73

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain motor homes built on freightliner 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: Damon is working with freightliner and zf to replace the steering gear (please see 07v343 and 07e049). owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or damon at 937-596-6849.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08V017000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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