NHTSA recall 08V019000
Steering · Coachmen RV Company, LLC
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: Coachmen is working with freightliner and zf to replace the steering gear (please see 07V343 and 07E049).
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2007 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite, 2008 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 08V019000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.