NHTSA recall 08V015000
Steering · Newmar Corporation
Details
What's wrong: Certain motor home chassis built on freightliner vcl or xc 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: Freightliner is conducting this recall (please see 07V-343) and will replace the steering gear free of charge.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2004 Newmar Dutch Star
- 2004 Newmar Essex
- 2004 Newmar Mountain Aire
- 2005 Newmar Dutch Star
- 2005 Newmar Essex
- 2005 Newmar Mountain Aire
All model years NHTSA lists
2004 Newmar Dutch Star, 2005 Newmar Dutch Star, 2004 Newmar Essex, 2005 Newmar Essex, 2004 Newmar Mountain Aire, 2005 Newmar Mountain Aire.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 08V015000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.