2006 FCCC XB-R Recall

Campaign:
07V343000 on 08/07/2007
Component:
Steering:gear box:shaft pitman
Manufactured:
06/12/2002 - 06/12/2007
Affected:
5,949
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.

2006 FCCC XB-R TSB

Bulletin:
B-087
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Buell motorcycle: the engine oil drain plug torque has changed to 26-29 ft lbs (35.3-39.3nm) for all models listed. *pe

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