Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 06V-428 · Faun vehicles
FAUN GMBH recall 06V-428 covers 6 Faun vehicles for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on November 9, 2006.
Source: NHTSA recall 06V428000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN MOBILE CRANES EQUIPPED WITH ZF SERVOCOM DUAL CIRCUIT STEERING BOXES, 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
THE STEERING GEAR BOXES WILL BE REPLACED ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
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.