Recall 07V-583: 2004–2005 Fleetwood American Eagle, 2004–2005 Fleetwood American Tradition
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Dec 14, 2007, covering about 238 vehicles.
The problem
On certain class a motor homes 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.
The 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.
The fix
Fleetwood is working with freightliner and zf to replace the steering gear free of charge (Please see 07v343 and 07e049). Owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216 or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Steering › Gear Box › Shaft Sector |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 07V583000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Fleetwood American Eagle | 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Fleetwood American Tradition | 2004, 2005 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 07V-583?
On certain class a motor homes 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.
How is recall 07V-583 fixed?
Fleetwood is working with freightliner and zf to replace the steering gear free of charge (Please see 07v343 and 07e049). Owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216 or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.