3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Posted on: 2007-08-08
Description
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.
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Freightliner recall no. Fl-509.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.
DEFECT #2 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2006-01-06
Description
Certain motor homes were not equipped with the proper number of seat belts.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, a seat occupant will not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install the additional seat belts free of charge. Owners may contact national rv at 1-951-943-6007. The national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa), an agency of the united states department of transportation, has been notified that national rv, inc. And its holding company, national rv holdings, inc., have filed for bankruptcy. Nhtsa has been advised that owners who wish to pursue claims related to safety recall repair work on their national rv vehicles may file a proof of claim with the united states bankruptcy court for the central district of california, riverside division. The case number assigned to this matter is 07-17941. The proof of claim form and instructions are available online at the court's website http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov. Additional information about the bankruptcy and its proceedings may also be found at http://www.omnimgt.com/nationalrv. National rv's phone number is (951) 943-6007. Information about safety recalls on national rv's products may be found at www.safercar.gov. The nhtsa wishes to advise owners of recalled products that, in the interests of their safety and the safety of the motoring public, all safety recall work should be performed on motor vehicles and items of equipment.
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.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
Posted on: 2005-05-03
Description
On certain motor homes, the fuse that isolates the batteries was not installed in the correct location, leaving the cable unprotected between the fuse and batteries.
Consequence
The fuse isolator location presents a risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will relocate the fuse isolator within 18 of the batteries, protecting the cable between the fuse and batteries free of charge. The recall began on july 8, 2005. Owners may contact national rv at 800-999-7260. The national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa), an agency of the united states department of transportation, has been notified that national rv, inc. And its holding company, national rv holdings, inc., have filed for bankruptcy. Nhtsa has been advised that owners who wish to pursue claims related to safety recall repair work on their national rv vehicles may file a proof of claim with the united states bankruptcy court for the central district of california, riverside division. The case number assigned to this matter is 07-17941. The proof of claim form and instructions are available online at the court's website http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov. Additional information about the bankruptcy and its proceedings may also be found at http://www.omnimgt.com/nationalrv. National rv's phone number is (951) 943-6007. Information about safety recalls on national rv's products may be found at www.safercar.gov. The nhtsa wishes to advise owners of recalled products that, in the interests of their safety and the safety of the motoring public, all safety recall work should be performed on motor vehicles and items of equipment.
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.