Recall 07E049000: Steering, Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)

NHTSA recall 07E049000 · announced June 28, 2007 · Zf Group · 8,005 units affected

The problem

CERTAIN ZF SERVOCOM S2 STEERING GEARS, TYPE 8018, SOLD FOR INSTALLATION AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES. A SPACER WITH THE WRONG DIMENSIONS HAS BEEN FITTED IN THE ASSEMBLY POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

The risk

LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REMEDY PROGRAM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 25, 2007. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.