Recall 08V042000: Glaval bus division

Report received

Jan 28, 2008

Manufacturer

Glaval bus division

Potentially affected

62vehicles

Model years

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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 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.

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

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.