9999 LENKSYSTEME 8099 955 445 Recall

Campaign:: 06E083000 on 10/17/2006
Component:: Steering:hydraulic power assist system
Affected:: 21
Defect:: Certain zf lenksysteme steering gears installed as original equipment for faun and liebherr rubber-wheeled cranes. possibly temporary failure of steering assistance can occur during emergency operation.
Consequence:: This could cause increased steering effort which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:: The vehicle manufacturers will notify owners and repair the cranes free of charge. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or contact zf lemforder at 734-207-2823 for further information.
Notes:: Customers may 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.