Glaval Synergy
Model Synergy made by Glaval got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 2007
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V042000 | GLAVAL BUS DIVISION | from 04/24/2006 to 05/31/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 62 | 02/01/2008 | ODI | GLAVAL BUS DIVISION | 01/28/2008 | 01/29/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain buses built on freightliner xb-r 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Glaval is working with freightliner and zf to replace the steering gear (please see 07v343 and 07e049). the recall began on february 1, 2008. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or glaval at 1-574-262-2212. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||