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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 07V583📅 Dec 19, 2007

2004–2005 Fleetwood American Eagle & 2004–2005 Fleetwood American Tradition recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

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
07V583000
Manufacturer
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Vehicles affected
238
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Owner phone
1-800-322-8216
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
Jun 11, 2003 – Sep 21, 2004
Recall started by
ODI
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 07V583 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 07V583?

2004–2005 Fleetwood American Eagle & 2004–2005 Fleetwood American Tradition. 238 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Fleetwood dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-322-8216.