Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 06V-412 · Liebherr vehicles
LIEBHERR-WERK EHINGEN GMBH recall 06V-412 covers 14 Liebherr vehicles for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on October 31, 2006.
Source: NHTSA recall 06V412000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN MOBILE RUBBER-TIRED CRANES EQUIPPED WITH THE ZF SERVOCOM DUAL CIRCUIT STEERING BOX, TEMPORARY FAILURE OF THE STEERING ASSISTANCE DURING EMERGENCY OPERATION CAN OCCUR.
The risk
STEERING WHILE DRIVING IS NOT POSSIBLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
ALL OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2006, AND THE STEERING GEAR BOXES WILL BE REPLACED ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES.
LIEBHERR RECALL NO. 5851.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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.