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 Recirculation Balls To Escape From The Recirculation Ball Circuit Resulting In A Loss Of Steering.
Make Of Vehicle
WINNEBAGO
Model Of Vehicle
VECTA
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
07V577000
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
Winnebago Is Working With Freightliner And ZF To Replace The Steering Gear Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact Winnebago At 641-585-3535 Or Freightliner At 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20030714
End Of Manufacture
20070817
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1972
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
20071212