Champion Bus, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V068000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V068000 by Champion Bus, Inc.. Includes 14 affected units, STEERING GEAR SPACER/FREIGHTLINER/ZF, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Champion bus is recalling 14 my 2008 3035re buses 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 recirculation balls to escape from the recirculation ball circuit resulting in a loss of steering.

Corrective Action

Champion bus 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 champion bus at 1-800-331-5761.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V068000

Manufacturer: Champion Bus, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-02-14T00:00:00

Subject: Steering gear spacer/freightliner/zf

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 14

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Champion bus is recalling 14 my 2008 3035re buses 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 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: Champion bus 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 champion bus at 1-800-331-5761.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08V068000

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Created At: 1742808662

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