Defect Description For Recall
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 Recirculating Balls To Escape From The Recirculating Ball Circuit Resulting In A Loss Of Steering.
Make Of Vehicle
CRAFTSMEN
Model Of Vehicle
LIMBUSINE
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
07V343000
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
Dealers Will Replace The Steering Gear Free Of Charge. Phase One Of The Recall Began On January 30, 2008 For 1,392 Vehicles. Expanded Mailings Are Expected To Begin On May 16, 2008. Owners May Contact Freightliner At 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20051001
End Of Manufacture
20071130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5949
Date Owners Notified
20080130
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Craftsmen Limousine
Date Report Received
20070808
Make Campaign Number
FL-509