The defect
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.
The risk
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 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Craftsmen Golden Falcon | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Craftsmen Limbusine | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Craftsmen Tour Looper | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Fccc CX-R | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Fccc VCL | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Fccc XB-R | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Fccc XC | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Fccc XC-F | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Fccc XC-L | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Fccc XC-P | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Gulf Stream Atrium | 2004, 2005 |
| Gulf Stream Friendship | 2004, 2005 |
| Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser | 2004, 2005 |
| Gulf Stream Tourmaster | 2008 |
| National RV Pacifica | 2008 |
| National RV Tradewinds | 2006, 2007 |
| Stallion SLC-900 | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
Components: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craftsmen Golden Falcon | 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| Craftsmen Golden Falcon | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| Craftsmen Golden Falcon | 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| Craftsmen Limbusine | 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| Craftsmen Limbusine | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| Craftsmen Limbusine | 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| Craftsmen Tour Looper | 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| Craftsmen Tour Looper | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| Craftsmen Tour Looper | 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| Fccc CX-R | 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| Fccc CX-R | 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| Fccc CX-R | 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| Fccc CX-R | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| Fccc CX-R | 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| Fccc CX-R | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| Fccc VCL | 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| Fccc VCL | 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| Fccc VCL | 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| Fccc VCL | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| Fccc VCL | 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| Fccc VCL | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| Fccc XB-R | 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| Fccc XB-R | 2004 | 0 | 2 |
| Fccc XB-R | 2005 | 0 | 2 |
| Fccc XB-R | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| Fccc XB-R | 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| Fccc XB-R | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| Fccc XC | 2003 | 0 | 2 |
| Fccc XC | 2004 | 0 | 3 |
| Fccc XC | 2005 | 0 | 4 |
Other steering recalls in 2007
38 of the 587 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2007 concerned the steering; FREIGHTLINER LLC filed 99 campaigns in all.
| 07V596000 21 Dec 2007 | FARBER SPECIALTY VEHICLES |
| 07V592000 21 Dec 2007 | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| 07V591000 20 Dec 2007 | PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| 07V590000 20 Dec 2007 | MONACO COACH CORPORATION |
| 07V584000 19 Dec 2007 | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL |
| 07V583000 14 Dec 2007 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. |
| 07V577000 12 Dec 2007 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| 07V570000 10 Dec 2007 | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2007