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2004 Newmar ESSEX Steering Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion Recall


NHTSA Recall #	72661
NHTSA Compaign #	08V015000
MFG Compaign #
Manufacturer	NEWMAR CORPORATION
Supplier	NEWMAR
Brand	NEWMAR
Model	ESSEX
Model Year	2004
Component	STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION
Date of notification	07/08/26
Begin date of manufacuring	07/08/26
End date of manufacturing	07/08/26
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	ODI
Report received	11/01/08
Report created	11/01/08
Regulation part number
FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	126
Defect summary	Certain motor home chassis built on freightliner vcl or xc 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.
Consequence summary	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.
Corrective action	Freightliner is conducting this recall (please see 07v-343) and will replace the steering gear free of charge. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or newmar at 574-773-7791.
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.

What is Recall?
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2004 Newmar ESSEX Steering Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion Recall

2004 Newmar ESSEX Steering Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion Recall

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