The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21E085000·Announced 2021-09-13

ZF Power Steering Pumps Recalled for Potential Loss of Assist

ZF North America is recalling certain PS ED power steering pumps for Autocar and Spartan Fire vehicles due to a risk of losing power steering assist.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a steering system defect that can increase the risk of a crash, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

ZF North America, Inc. is recalling certain PS ED power steering pumps manufactured by the company. The recall affects vehicles from Autocar and Spartan Fire. The defect involves pressure building in the power steering pump, which can cause the shaft seal to leak and result in a loss of power steering assist.

A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected vehicles is listed in the source text.

Dealers of Autocar and Spartan Fire will replace the power steering pumps on affected vehicles free of charge. Autocar owners may contact customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Spartan Fire owners may contact customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP recall
Manufacturer
ZF North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
1,018

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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