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Vehicle recall 08V019000 · January 15, 2008

2007-2008 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite

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…

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

Summary
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.
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
Coachmen is working with freightliner and zf to replace the steering gear (please see 07V343 and 07E049). Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or coachmen at 1-800-453-6064.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
08V019000
Reported to NHTSA
January 15, 2008
Filed by
COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
Vehicles potentially affected
116
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman
Recall 08V019000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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