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Recall 08V-060

KING OF THE ROAD recalled the 2005 to 2007 Genesis G40QG and 3 other models: Steering (gear box (other than rack and pinion)).

At a glance

Campaign number
08V-060
Reported
February 6, 2008
Vehicles affected
20 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

King of the road is recalling 20 my 2005-2007 genesis g40qg, my 2006-2007 g40qh, g40tf, and my 2007 g40qi 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 recirculation balls to escape from the recirculation ball circuit resulting in a loss of steering.

The risk

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.

The fix

King of the road is working with freightliner and zf to replace the steering gear (please see 07v343 and 07e049). Owners may contact freightliner at 1-[removed] or king of the road at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles