FAUN ATF 65G-4 2006: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 06V428000

Make Model Year
FAUN ATF 65G-4 2006
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2006-10-25 2006-11-09 2006-11-09

Manufacturers Involved: FAUN GMBH

Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

ON CERTAIN MOBILE CRANES EQUIPPED WITH ZF SERVOCOM DUAL CIRCUIT STEERING BOXES, TEMPORARY FAILURE OF THE STEERING ASSISTANCE DURING EMERGENCY OPERATION CAN OCCUR.

Consequence

STEERING WHILE DRIVING IS NOT POSSIBLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

THE STEERING GEAR BOXES WILL BE REPLACED ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Notes

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