The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18E025000·Announced 2018-04-26

ZF Axle Brake Caliper Guide Pin Recall

ZF North America is recalling certain axles with radial air disk brakes because a broken guide pin support bolt may cause loss of braking ability or tire pressure.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that can cause loss of braking ability or tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

ZF North America, Inc. is recalling certain axles equipped with radial air disk brakes. The recall involves a defect where surface roughness of a guide pin in the radial brake calipers may cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to break.

This defect can lead to breakage of the guide pin, which may cause a loss of braking ability or loss of tire pressure. These conditions increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on June 25, 2018.

ZF has notified the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected axles. ZF will provide a rebushing kit at no charge to repair the brake. Owners may contact ZF customer service at 1-734-416-6200 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER recall
Manufacturer
ZF North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
2,430

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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