Recall 07V583000: 2004–2005 Fleetwood American Tradition and 1 other model

Report received

Dec 14, 2007

Manufacturer

Fleetwood enterprises, inc.

Potentially affected

238vehicles

Model years

2004–2005

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

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.

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

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2004 Fleetwood American Eagle1 complaints
• 2005 Fleetwood American Eagle2 complaints
• 2004 Fleetwood American Tradition2 complaints
• 2005 Fleetwood American Tradition4 complaints