ZF LENKSYSTEME: Safety Recalls in 2006

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by ZF LENKSYSTEME in 2006. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

October 18, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING GEAR FAILURE

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.

NHTSA ID: 06E083000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 21

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD CAUSE INCREASED STEERING EFFORT WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 10, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

AFTERMARKET TIE ROD BALL JOINT FRACTURE

CERTAIN ZF LEMFORDER TIE ROD BALL JOINTS SOLD FOR USE AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR VOLVO XC90 PASSENGER VEHICLES AND SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT. DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CONICAL SURFACE PRESSURES, FATIGUE FRACTURES IN THE BALL JOINT CAN OCCUR.

NHTSA ID: 06E062000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 453

Consequence Summary:

IF THE BALL JOINT SHOULD FRACTURE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.

Corrective Action:

ZF LEMFORDER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIE ROD BALL JOINT FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A REMEDY SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ZF LEMFORDER AT 734-416-6200.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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