NHTSA recall 07V343000
Steering · FREIGHTLINER LLC
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2004 Gulf Stream Atrium
- 2004 Gulf Stream Friendship
- 2004 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser
- 2005 Gulf Stream Atrium
- 2005 Gulf Stream Friendship
- 2005 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser
- 2008 Gulf Stream Tourmaster
- Gulf Stream Atrium
- Gulf Stream Friendship
- Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser
- Gulf Stream Tourmaster
All model years NHTSA lists
2005 Craftsmen Golden Falcon, 2006 Craftsmen Golden Falcon, 2007 Craftsmen Golden Falcon, 2005 Craftsmen Limbusine, 2006 Craftsmen Limbusine, 2007 Craftsmen Limbusine, 2005 Craftsmen Tour Looper, 2006 Craftsmen Tour Looper, 2007 Craftsmen Tour Looper, 2003 Fccc Cx-R, 2004 Fccc Cx-R, 2005 Fccc Cx-R, 2006 Fccc Cx-R, 2007 Fccc Cx-R, 2008 Fccc Cx-R, 2003 Fccc Vcl, 2004 Fccc Vcl, 2005 Fccc Vcl, 2006 Fccc Vcl, 2007 Fccc Vcl, 2008 Fccc Vcl, 2003 Fccc Xb-R, 2004 Fccc Xb-R, 2005 Fccc Xb-R, 2006 Fccc Xb-R, 2007 Fccc Xb-R, 2008 Fccc Xb-R, 2003 Fccc Xc, 2004 Fccc Xc, 2005 Fccc Xc, 2006 Fccc Xc, 2007 Fccc Xc, 2008 Fccc Xc, 2003 Fccc Xc-F, 2004 Fccc Xc-F, 2005 Fccc Xc-F, 2006 Fccc Xc-F, 2007 Fccc Xc-F, 2008 Fccc Xc-F, 2003 Fccc Xc-L, 2004 Fccc Xc-L, 2005 Fccc Xc-L, 2006 Fccc Xc-L, 2007 Fccc Xc-L, 2008 Fccc Xc-L, 2003 Fccc Xc-P, 2004 Fccc Xc-P, 2005 Fccc Xc-P, 2006 Fccc Xc-P, 2007 Fccc Xc-P, 2008 Fccc Xc-P, 2004 Gulf Stream Atrium, 2005 Gulf Stream Atrium, 2004 Gulf Stream Friendship, 2005 Gulf Stream Friendship, 2004 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser, 2005 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser, 2008 Gulf Stream Tourmaster, 2008 National Rv Pacifica, 2006 National Rv Tradewinds, and 7 more.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 07V343000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.