NHTSA recall 07V583000
Steering · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Details
What's wrong: 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.
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: Fleetwood is working with freightliner and zf to replace the steering gear free of charge (please see 07V343 and 07E049).
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2004 Fleetwood American Eagle
- 2004 Fleetwood American Tradition
- 2005 Fleetwood American Eagle
- 2005 Fleetwood American Tradition
- Fleetwood American Eagle
- Fleetwood American Tradition
All model years NHTSA lists
2004 Fleetwood American Eagle, 2005 Fleetwood American Eagle, 2004 Fleetwood American Tradition, 2005 Fleetwood American Tradition.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 07V583000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.