Zf Friedrichtshafen Ag - Ftzf Lemförder Steering Rod Assemblies 2025

Recall Summary FTZF Lemförder steering rod assemblies are being recalled due to a manufacturing defect where ball pins may not be properly hardened. These pins can fracture and separate, causing loss of steering control while driving. Three vehicles with these assemblies are affected and distributed across Australia.

Product
Make: FTZF. Model: Lemförder Steering Rod Assemblies. Affected units: 3. VIN: Facebook opens an external website
Reason
Due to a manufacturing defect, the ball pins in the steering rod assembly may not have been properly hardened, reducing durability. This can cause the pins to fracture and separate from the axle steering knuckles resulting in a loss of steering control whilst driving. Safety risk: A sudden loss of steering control whilst driving could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.
Classification
Unclassified
Category
vehicle recall
Country
Australia
Agency
DITR
Recall date
2026-03-05
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
Australia-wide

Official recall notice from DITR

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