NHTSA Recall 06V076000: Linkages (steering)
FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 65 vehicles. It affects 2005 Four Winds Mandalay.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V076000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES |
| Report received | March 16, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain motor homes built on freightliner chassis and equipped with i-shafts supplied by zf heavy duty steering, the steering shaft assemblies with lower yokes may have been incorrectly machined. The steering shaft splines could push through the lower yoke, allowing the steering wheel to turn without any response.
Safety risk
If this occurs ,the vehicle could suffer loss of steering control which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Freightliner is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Freightliner will inspect and attach a tension collar to the steering shaft to secure the connection to the yoke free of charge. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or four winds at .
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V076000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Four Winds Mandalay | 2005 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.