2002-2007 Farber Specialty Specialty Vehicle recall: shaft pitman
Farber Specialty Vehicles reported this safety recall on December 21, 2007. It covers about 32 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 32
- reported
- Dec 21, 2007
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman
- What is wrong
- On certain specialty vehicles such as bookmobile, medical, dental, display, and command buses built on freightliner chassis and equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears, these 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
- Farber specialty vehicles is working with freightliner and zf to replace the steering gear free of charge (please see 07v343 and 07e049). Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or fsv at 1‑800‑331‑3188.
Recall number 07V596000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 07V596000
Is there a recall on the 2002-2007 Farber Specialty Specialty Vehicle shaft pitman?
Yes. Recall 07V596000, reported on December 21, 2007, covers about 32 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 07V596000?
Farber specialty vehicles is working with freightliner and zf to replace the steering gear free of charge (please see 07v343 and 07e049). Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or fsv at 1‑800‑331‑3188.
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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