Recall 07V343000: 2003–2008 Fccc XBR and 7 other models
- Report received
- Aug 8, 2007
- Manufacturer
- Freightliner llc
- Potentially affected
- 5,949vehicles
- Model years
- 2003–2008
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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 recirculating balls to escape from the recirculating ball circuit resulting in a loss of steering.
Possible consequence
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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the steering gear free of charge. Phase one of the recall began on january 30, 2008 for 1,392 vehicles. Expanded mailings are expected to begin on may 16, 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2003 Fccc XBR0 complaints
- 2004 Fccc XBR0 complaints
- 2005 Fccc XBR0 complaints
- 2006 Fccc XBR0 complaints
- 2007 Fccc XBR0 complaints
- 2008 Fccc XBR0 complaints
- 2003 Fccc XC0 complaints
- 2004 Fccc XC0 complaints
- 2005 Fccc XC0 complaints
- 2006 Fccc XC0 complaints
- 2007 Fccc XC1 complaints
- 2008 Fccc XC0 complaints
- 2003 Fccc XC-L0 complaints
- 2004 Fccc XC-L1 complaints
- 2005 Fccc XC-L0 complaints
- 2006 Fccc XC-L0 complaints
- 2007 Fccc XC-L0 complaints
- 2008 Fccc XC-L0 complaints
- 2004 Gulf Stream Atrium1 complaints
- 2005 Gulf Stream Atrium0 complaints
- 2004 Gulf Stream Friendship1 complaints
- 2005 Gulf Stream Friendship0 complaints
- 2004 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser0 complaints
- 2005 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser0 complaints
- 2008 Gulf Stream Tourmaster1 complaints
- 2006 National RV Tradewinds0 complaints
- 2007 National RV Tradewinds0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.