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
FLEETWOOD
Model Of Vehicle
AMERICAN TRADITION
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
07V583000
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector
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
Fleetwood Is Working With Freightliner And ZF To Replace The Steering Gear Free Of Charge (Please See 07V343 And 07E049). Owners May Contact Fleetwood At 1-800-322-8216 Or Freightliner At 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20030611
End Of Manufacture
20040921
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
238
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Date Report Received
20071214