2004–2008 Itasca Horizon & 2004–2008 Winnebago Vecta recall: steering
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 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
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 fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V577000
- Manufacturer
- WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,972
- Component
- STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
- Owner phone
- 1-800-547-0712
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Built
- Jul 14, 2003 – Aug 17, 2007
- Recall started by
- ODI
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety outline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://