ZF Group RL 77 Axle System, RL 80EM Axle System: Suspension
Recall 16E040000 · May 13, 2016 · ZF North America, Inc.
1,951
units affected
1,951
units affected
Owners are told not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.
Facts
- Recall number
- 16E040000
- Date
- May 13, 2016
- Maker
- ZF North America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,951
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Suspension > Front
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
ZF North America, Inc. (ZF) is recalling certain RL 77, and RL 80 EM axle assemblies, part numbers 4474077034, 4474077019, 447407718, 4474077021, 4474077020, 4474077036, 4474077026, and 44740770 manufactured May 1, 2014, to May 29, 2015. Certain ZF RL77 / 80EM independent front steering axles equipped with Bosch 8018 steering boxes. The boxes were manufactured using incorrect internal spacers that can cause premature wear in the connection between the steering wheel and the front axle.
What can happen
The steering wheel's connection to the front axle could fail resulting in a sudden loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
ZF has notified its vehicle manufacturing purchasers and will work with them on executing free recall remedies for all affected vehicles. The recall began on May 19, 2016. Owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. Owners may contact ZF customer service at 1-734-416-6200.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| ZF Group | RL 77 Axle System | Not stated |
| ZF Group | RL 80EM Axle System | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16E040000?
2 models: ZF Group RL 77 Axle System (all years), ZF Group RL 80EM Axle System (all years), about 1,951 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16E040000?
ZF has notified its vehicle manufacturing purchasers and will work with them on executing free recall remedies for all affected vehicles. The recall began on May 19, 2016. Owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. Owners may contact ZF customer service at 1-734-416-6200.
What can happen?
The steering wheel's connection to the front axle could fail resulting in a sudden loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a 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.