NHTSA recall 06V412000
Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Liebherr Ltm 1055 and 5 more
Reported Oct 31, 200614 vehicles affectedLIEBHERR-WERK EHINGEN GMBHMaker’s number 5851
The defect
On certain mobile rubber-tired cranes equipped with the zf servocom dual circuit steering box, temporary failure of the steering assistance during emergency operation can occur.
The risk
Steering while driving IS not possible increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
All owners were notified on september 29, 2006, and the steering gear boxes will be replaced on all affected vehicles.