CERTAIN ZF SERVOCOM S2 STEERING GEARS, TYPE 8018, SOLD FOR INSTALLATION AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES. A SPACER WITH THE WRONG DIMENSIONS HAS BEEN FITTED IN THE ASSEMBLY POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
ZF North America – STEERING GEAR/LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
| Report Received Date | 06/28/2007 |
| NHTSA ID | 07E049000 |
| Consequence Summary | LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective Action | EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REMEDY PROGRAM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 25, 2007. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 8005 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=07E049000) |
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