NHTSA Recall 08V042000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V042000; Date: Jan. 28, 2008
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Glaval Synergy; 2008 Glaval Synergy
Component: Steering:gear Box:shaft Pitman
Manufactured by: Glaval Bus Division
Affected Units:: 62
Recall Summary:
On certain buses built on freightliner xb-r 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 recirculation balls to escape from the recirculation ball circuit resulting in a loss of steering.
How to Fix:
Glaval is working with freightliner and zf to replace the steering gear (please see 07v343 and 07e049). The recall began on February 1, 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or glaval at 1-574-262-2212.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 1, 2008
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