Vehicle Safety Data

Recall 07V343000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN Defect in 2002-2008 FCCC XB-R

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RECALL This recall affects up to 5,949 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 07V343000
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER LLC
Vehicles Affected 5,949
Component STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles
2002 STALLION SLC-900, 2003 FCCC XC-F, 2003 FCCC XC-L, 2003 FCCC XC, 2003 FCCC XC-P, 2003 FCCC CX-R, 2003 FCCC VCL, 2003 FCCC XB-R, 2003 STALLION SLC-900, 2004 FCCC VCL, 2004 FCCC XC, 2004 FCCC XC-F, 2004 FCCC XC-L, 2004 FCCC XC-P, 2004 FCCC CX-R, 2004 FCCC XB-R, 2004 GULF STREAM SCENIC CRUISER, 2004 STALLION SLC-900, 2004 GULF STREAM FRIENDSHIP, 2004 GULF STREAM ATRIUM, 2005 FCCC XB-R, 2005 FCCC XC-L, 2005 FCCC XC-P, 2005 FCCC CX-R, 2005 FCCC XC-F, 2005 FCCC VCL, 2005 FCCC XC, 2005 GULF STREAM ATRIUM, 2005 CRAFTSMEN GOLDEN FALCON, 2005 STALLION SLC-900, 2005 GULF STREAM SCENIC CRUISER, 2005 GULF STREAM FRIENDSHIP, 2005 CRAFTSMEN TOUR LOOPER, 2005 CRAFTSMEN LIMBUSINE, 2006 FCCC XB-R, 2006 FCCC XC, 2006 FCCC XC-L, 2006 FCCC XC-F, 2006 FCCC XC-P, 2006 FCCC CX-R, 2006 FCCC VCL, 2006 CRAFTSMEN GOLDEN FALCON, 2006 CRAFTSMEN TOUR LOOPER, 2006 STALLION SLC-900, 2006 NATIONAL RV TRADEWINDS, 2006 CRAFTSMEN LIMBUSINE, 2007 FCCC XC-P, 2007 FCCC XC-L, 2007 FCCC XC, 2007 FCCC XC-F, 2007 FCCC CX-R, 2007 FCCC VCL, 2007 FCCC XB-R, 2007 CRAFTSMEN GOLDEN FALCON, 2007 NATIONAL RV TRADEWINDS, 2007 STALLION SLC-900, 2007 CRAFTSMEN TOUR LOOPER, 2007 CRAFTSMEN LIMBUSINE, 2008 FCCC XB-R, 2008 FCCC VCL, 2008 FCCC XC, 2008 FCCC XC-F, 2008 FCCC XC-P, 2008 FCCC XC-L, 2008 FCCC CX-R, 2008 GULF STREAM TOURMASTER, 2008 NATIONAL RV PACIFICA

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Remedy

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. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.

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