ZF North America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2016

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by ZF North America, Inc. in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.

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July 25, 2016

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Transmission may Unexpectedly Shift to Neutral

ZF North America, Inc. (ZF) is recalling certain Transmission Control Sensor Clusters manufactured May 1, 2013, to July 15, 2014. These transmission sensor clusters, used in 9-speed automatic transmissions, may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral.

NHTSA ID: 16E065000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 505,000

Consequence Summary:

If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

ZF will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected transmissions. Those manufacturers will file recalls and their dealers will update the transmission software to prevent the transmission from shifting into neutral due to a faulty crimp, free of charge. The recall began on July 15, 2016. Owners may contact ZF customer service at 1-734-416-6200.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 13, 2016

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Possible Steering Loss Due to Wrong Spacer

ZF North America, Inc. (ZF) is recalling certain RL 77, and RL 80 EM axle assemblies, part numbers 4474077034, 4474077019, 447407718, 4474077021, 4474077020, 4474077036, 4474077026, and 44740770 manufactured May 1, 2014, to May 29, 2015. Certain ZF RL77 / 80EM independent front steering axles equipped with Bosch 8018 steering boxes. The boxes were manufactured using incorrect internal spacers that can cause premature wear in the connection between the steering wheel and the front axle.

NHTSA ID: 16E040000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 1,951

Consequence Summary:

The steering wheel's connection to the front axle could fail resulting in a sudden loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

ZF has notified its vehicle manufacturing purchasers and will work with them on executing free recall remedies for all affected vehicles. The recall began on May 19, 2016. Owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. Owners may contact ZF customer service at 1-734-416-6200.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: Yes

Completion Rate (%): 70.48

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March 7, 2016

(Campaign #: N/A)

Crimping on Control Arm Housing May Crack

ZF Group North America Operations (ZF) is recalling certain Control Arms model numbers 0501 218 145, and 0501 211 327 manufactured June 23, 2015, to February 2, 2016. The hot crimping that connects the tube ends to the control arm joint housing shafts may crack, causing the tube to separate from the shaft.

NHTSA ID: 16E018000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 37

Consequence Summary:

Should the tube crack and separate from the shaft of the vehicle, loss of vehicle control is possible, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

ZF will notify dealers and exchange all affected parts with new parts, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2016. Owners may contact ZF customer service at 1-734-416-6200.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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