2004-2008 Itasca Horizon and Winnebago Vecta recall: shaft pitman

Winnebago Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 12, 2007. It covers about 1,972 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 1,972
reported: Dec 12, 2007
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 recirculation balls to escape from the recirculation 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: Winnebago is working with freightliner and zf to replace the steering gear free of charge. Owners may contact winnebago at 641‑585‑3535 or freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 07V577000

Affected vehicles

Itasca Horizon 2004-2008 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Winnebago Vecta 2004-2008 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Owner complaints about the same problem

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

2005 Itasca Horizon 2006 Itasca Horizon 2007 Itasca Horizon 2008 Itasca Horizon 2005 Winnebago Vecta 2006 Winnebago Vecta 2007 Winnebago Vecta 2008 Winnebago Vecta

Questions about recall 07V577000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2008 Itasca Horizon and Winnebago Vecta shaft pitman?

Yes. Recall 07V577000, reported on December 12, 2007, covers about 1,972 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 07V577000?

Winnebago is working with freightliner and zf to replace the steering gear free of charge. Owners may contact winnebago at 641‑585‑3535 or 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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