Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Class A 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.
Make Of Vehicle
Coachmen
Model Of Vehicle
SPORTSCOACH ELITE
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
08V019000
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Pitman
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Coachmen 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 Coachmen At 1-800-453-6064.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Coachmen RV Company, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20060201
End Of Manufacture
20070831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
116
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Coachmen RV Company, Llc
Date Report Received
20080115