2002-2008 Craftsmen Golden Falcon, Craftsmen Limbusine and others recall: shaft pitman

Freightliner LLC reported this safety recall on August 8, 2007. It covers about 5,949 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 5,949
reported: Aug 8, 2007
owners notified: Jan 30, 2008
related complaints: 1

Steering: gear box: shaft pitman

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.
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.
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.

Recall number 07V343000

Affected vehicles

Craftsmen Golden Falcon 2005-2007 2005 2006 2007
Craftsmen Limbusine 2005-2007 2005 2006 2007
Craftsmen Tour Looper 2005-2007 2005 2006 2007
Fccc CX-R 2003-2008 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Fccc VCL 2003-2008 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Fccc XBR 2003-2008 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Fccc XC 2003-2008 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Fccc XC-F 2003-2008 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Fccc XCL 2003-2008 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Fccc XCP 2003-2008 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Gulf Stream Atrium 2004-2005 2004 2005
Gulf Stream Friendship 2004-2005 2004 2005
Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser 2004-2005 2004 2005
Gulf Stream Tourmaster 2008 2008
National Rv Pacifica 2008 2008
National Rv Tradewinds 2006-2007 2006 2007
Stallion SLC-900 2002-2007 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about steering problems.

2005 Craftsmen Golden Falcon 2006 Craftsmen Golden Falcon 2007 Craftsmen Golden Falcon 2005 Craftsmen Limbusine 2006 Craftsmen Limbusine 2007 Craftsmen Limbusine 2005 Craftsmen Tour Looper 2006 Craftsmen Tour Looper 2007 Craftsmen Tour Looper 2005 Fccc CX-R 2006 Fccc CX-R 2007 Fccc CX-R

Questions about recall 07V343000

Is there a recall on the 2002-2008 Craftsmen Golden Falcon, Craftsmen Limbusine and others shaft pitman?

Yes. Recall 07V343000, reported on August 8, 2007, covers about 5,949 vehicles.

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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