Craftsmen Golden Falcon, Limbusine, Tour Looper; Fccc CX-R and 13 more (2002-2008): Steering
Recall 07V343000 · Aug 8, 2007 · Freightliner LLC
5,949
vehicles affected
5,949
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07V343000
- Date
- Aug 8, 2007
- Maker
- Freightliner LLC
- Units affected
- 5,949
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Gear box > Shaft pitman
- Model years
- 2002-2008
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
17 models, 67 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Craftsmen | Golden Falcon | 2005-2007 |
| Craftsmen | Limbusine | 2005-2007 |
| Craftsmen | Tour Looper | 2005-2007 |
| Fccc | CX-R | 2003-2008 |
| Fccc | VCL | 2003-2008 |
| Fccc | XB-R | 2003-2008 |
| Fccc | XC | 2003-2008 |
| Fccc | XC-F | 2003-2008 |
| Fccc | XC-L | 2003-2008 |
| Fccc | XC-P | 2003-2008 |
| 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 | 2002-2007 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 07V343000?
17 models: Craftsmen Golden Falcon (2005-2007), Craftsmen Limbusine (2005-2007), Craftsmen Tour Looper (2005-2007) and 14 more, about 5,949 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 07V343000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.