NHTSA recall 08V027000
Steering · Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Certain motor homes built on freightliner chassis and 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: Tiffin is working with freightliner to replace the steering gear free of charge (please see 07V343 and 07E049).
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2005 Tiffin Allegro Bus, 2006 Tiffin Allegro Bus, 2007 Tiffin Allegro Bus, 2008 Tiffin Allegro Bus.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 08V027000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.