Vehicle recall 07V343000 · August 8, 2007

Fccc CX-R, Stallion SLC-900 and 15 more models

Certain motor home chassis equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears may have been assembled with the incorrect recirculating ball spacer.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
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.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 07V343000
Reported to NHTSA: August 8, 2007
Filed by: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer campaign: FL-509
Owner notification: January 30, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected: 5,949
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman

Recall 07V343000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Craftsmen Golden Falcon (2005-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005
Craftsmen Limbusine (2005-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005
Craftsmen Tour Looper (2005-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005
Fccc CX-R (2003-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Fccc VCL (2003-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Fccc XBR (2003-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Fccc XC (2003-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Fccc XC-F (2003-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Fccc XCL (2003-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Fccc XCP (2003-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Gulf Stream Atrium (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
Gulf Stream Friendship (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
Gulf Stream Tourmaster (2008): 2008
National RV Pacifica (2008): 2008
National RV Tradewinds (2006-2007): 2007, 2006
Stallion SLC-900 (2002-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002

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