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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 07V596📅 Dec 21, 2007

2002–2007 Farber Specialty Specialty Vehicle recall: steering

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 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

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 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
07V596000
Manufacturer
FARBER SPECIALTY VEHICLES
Vehicles affected
32
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
Jan 1, 2002 – Dec 10, 2007
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 07V596 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 07V596?

2002–2007 Farber Specialty Specialty Vehicle. 32 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Farber Specialty dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.