ZF: equipment recalls

1. 25E058000Received 16 Sep 2025. 2,312 units.

   Power Train / Manual Transmission

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   ZF North America, Inc. (ZF) submitted a defect information report based upon the recall determinations made by BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) and Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). An insufficient weld in the transmission control unit can allow transmission fluid to leak on to electrical components, resulting in a loss of drive power or park function.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A loss of drive power or park function can increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Please refer to BMW Recall 23V821 or FCA Recall 24V413 for remedy information. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403, or contact ZF customer service at 1-734-416-6200.

   Products named: ZF Transmission Control Unit.

   Report filed by ZF North America, Inc..

2. 25E050000Received 22 Aug 2025. 751 units.

   Steering / Critical Fasteners

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   ZF North America, Inc. (ZF) is recalling certain Global Steering Columns with part number A14-20679-001. The bolts securing the upper and lower steering shafts may have been improperly tightened.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The loose bolts can cause steering system components to separate, resulting in loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   ZF will work with DTNA to inspect and replace the steering shafts and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2025. Owners may contact ZF customer service at 1-855-228-3203 (US/Canada).

   Products named: ZF Global Steering Column.

   Report filed by ZF North America, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Oct 2025.

3. 21E085000Received 13 Sep 2021. 1,018 units.

   Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Pump

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain PS ED power steering pumps manufactured by ZF North America are being recalled. Pressure may build in the power steering pump, causing the shaft seal to leak and resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers of the affected manufacturers Autocar and Spartan Fire, will replace the power steering pumps on affected vehicles, free of charge. Autocar owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Spartan Fire owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400.

   Products named: ZF Power Steering Pump.

   Report filed by ZF North America, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Sep 2021.

4. 20E061000Received 27 Aug 2020. 1,401 units.

   Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain / Inflator

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   ZF Group North America Operations (ZF) is recalling certain Air Bag Inflators, part numbers 34277217A, 34204745A, 34177958C, and 34200077B. The diffusers may be improperly crimped causing them to separate from the inflator in the event of a curtain air bag deployment, affecting the curtain air bag inflation.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a crash, if the diffuser detaches from the inflator during air bag deployment, the curtain air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   ZF has notified the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected parts. The vehicle manufacturers notified their owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bag assemblies, free of charge. Chrysler vehicle owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W52. Ford vehicle owners may contact their customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S35. GM vehicle owners may contact their customer service at 1-866-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N202305380.

   Products named: ZF Air Bag Inflator.

   Report filed by ZF North America, Inc..

5. 20E052000Received 30 Jul 2020. 189,883 units.

   Air Bags

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   ZF North America, Inc. (ZF) is recalling certain Remote Accelerometer Sensors (RAS) installed in 2019 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. The air bag crash sensors may have been exposed to excessively high temperatures during manufacturing, resulting in damaged soldering connections within the sensors.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A damaged air bag crash sensor may cause a delayed air bag deployment in a frontal crash or a risk of a non-deployment in a low speed crash, increasing the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   ZF has notified the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected parts. The vehicle manufacturers notified their owners, and dealers will replace the air bag crash sensor, free of charge. Chrysler vehicle owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Volkswagen vehicle owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Chrysler's number for this recall is V63. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69AL.

   Products named: ZF Remote Accelerometer Sens.

   Report filed by ZF North America, Inc..

6. 20E008000Received 24 Feb 2020. 3 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain ZF CML12 Ring Gear Carriers, part number 1474124, with serial numbers 5250958, 5250960 and 5250961, sold as field service parts. The ring gear carriers may have cavities located in the toothing, which can lead to premature failure of the drum transmission.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the drum transmission fails while the vehicle is in motion, the drum may stop rotating and concrete could discharge from the drum onto the road, increasing the risk of crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   McNeilus will notify owners and will inspect and replace the drum transmissions, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2020. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278.

   Products named: ZF CML12.

   Report filed by McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Mar 2020.

7. 19E056000Received 22 Aug 2019. 6,377 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Caliper

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   ZF Group North America, Inc. (ZF) is recalling certain Brake calipers. The brake calipers may have been manufactured with the incorrect assembly fluid, which can cause the seals to swell and the brakes to drag.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Brake drag may result in overheating of the brake pads, affecting the braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   ZF has notified the affected vehicle manufacturers, and those manufacturers will conduct recalls to remedy the vehicles, free of charge.

   Products named: ZF Brake Caliper.

   Report filed by ZF North America, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Aug 2019.

8. 18E043000Received 20 Jun 2018. 3,619,897 units.

   Air Bags / Air Bag/Restraint Control Module

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   TRW Automotive Inc (TRW) has submitted a Defect Information Report based upon decisions made by Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America to conduct recalls (numbers 18V137 and 18V363 respectively). In the event of a crash, certain ZF Air Bag Control Units (ACU) may be damaged from electrical overstress, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   TRW is working with the vehicle manufacturers. Hyundai and Kia are finalizing the remedy plans for this recall. Hyundai owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Kia owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.

   Products named: ZF Air Bag Control Unit.

   Report filed by TRW Automotive Inc. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Jun 2018.

9. 18E025000Received 26 Apr 2018. 2,430 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   ZF North America, Inc. (ZF) is recalling certain Axles equipped with radial air disk brakes. Surface roughness of a guide pin in the radial brake calipers may cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to break.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Breakage of the guide pin can cause loss of braking ability or loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   ZF has notified the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected axles. ZF will provide a rebushing kit at no charge to repair the brake. The recall began on June 25, 2018. Owners may contact ZF customer service at 1-734-416-6200.

   Products named: ZF Axles With Radial Brakes.

   Report filed by ZF North America, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Jun 2018.

10. 16E018000Received 7 Mar 2016. 37 units.

    Suspension / Front / Control Arm

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    ZF Group North America Operations (ZF) is recalling certain Control Arms model numbers 0501 218 145, and 0501 211 327 manufactured June 23, 2015, to February 2, 2016. The hot crimping that connects the tube ends to the control arm joint housing shafts may crack, causing the tube to separate from the shaft.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Should the tube crack and separate from the shaft of the vehicle, loss of vehicle control is possible, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    ZF will notify dealers and exchange all affected parts with new parts, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2016. Owners may contact ZF customer service at 1-734-416-6200.

    Products named: ZF Control Arm.

    Report filed by ZF Group North America Operations.

11. 15E048000Received 10 Jun 2015. 473 units.

    Power Train / Axle Hubs

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    ZF Group North America Operations (ZF) is recalling certain Hub Carriers manufactured January 17, 2014, to June 1, 2015. Due to casting problems, the affected hub carriers may have areas of porosity which may result in the hub carrier leaking oil or cracking.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Cracks in the hub may result in hub failure, which could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    ZF has notified the affected bus manufacturers, and their dealers will begin a routine inspection process to identify any hub carrier leaks. When parts become available, the affected hub carriers will be replaced, free of charge. Owners may contact ZF customer service at 1-734-416-6200.

    Products named: ZF Rear Axle/Hub Carrier.

    Report filed by ZF Group North America Operations. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Jun 2015.

12. 11E024000Received 24 Jun 2011. 199 units.

    Power Train / Clutch Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Zf service is recall certain clutch kit assemblies, part number sx: k70358-01, shipped to wholesalers as service parts between september 1, 2010, and march 8, 2011. These service parts are intended for use on model year 2003-2006 nissan 350z and infiniti g35 vehicles. The sx: k70358-01 clutch kit contains an oversized clutch disc.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    An oversized clutch disc could cause the vehicle to move unintentionally on the initial start-up, if the driver does not follow the installation instructions and fails to use the service brakes while the hand brake is not applied. Unintentional movement of the vehicle could result in a crash or possible injury to persons outside the vehicle.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Zf service notify wholesalers to return any affected clutch kit assemblies still in inventory for free replacement kits. This condition will correct itself after the first start-up and usage of the clutch kit. However, if an owner is not satisfied with its performance, zf services will reimburse the owner for the cost of the replacement clutch kit and a reasonable amount for its installation. The safety recall began on july 13, 2011. Owners may contact zf services at 1-800-321-0784 ext. 6748.

    Products named: ZF Clutch Kit; Infiniti G35 2003; Nissan 350Z 2003; Nissan 350Z 2005; Infiniti G35 2004; Nissan 350Z 2004; Nissan 350Z 2006.

    Report filed by ZF SALES & SERVICE NORTH AMERICA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Jul 2011.

13. 05E042000Received 20 Jun 2005. 38,768 units.

    Steering / Linkages

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    The i-shaft is the mechanical linkage between the steering wheel and the steering gear. At the non-welded side of the i-shaft there is a universal joint. It is possible that the shaft could separate from the steering gear box.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Drivers will lose steering capability of the vehicle and a crash could occur without prior warning.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    The vehicle manufacturers will conduct the remedy campaign for this issue.

    Products named: ZF I-Shaft.

    Report filed by ZF SALES & SERVICE NORTH AMERICA, LLC.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

• Air Bag Control Unit1
• Air Bag Inflator1
• Axles With Radial Brakes1
• Brake Caliper1
• Clutch Kit1
• CML121
• Control Arm1
• Global Steering Column1
• I-Shaft1
• Power Steering Pump1
• Rear Axle/Hub Carrier1
• Remote Accelerometer Sens1
• Transmission Control Unit1

• All other equipment brands
• Whitney2
• Williams2
• Wix4
• WSB2
• Yakima10
• Yamaha5
• Zemco2
• ZF Group4
• Zoox5
• Zox2

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Which ZF products do the campaigns name?

The NHTSA records have 13 product names for these campaigns. The name in the most campaigns is: Air Bag Control Unit

How many units does a ZF equipment campaign have?

The median ZF campaign has 1,401 units. The median of all 2,866 equipment campaigns is 1,677 units.

Which component do the ZF campaigns name most often?

Air Bags, in 3 campaigns. The component is the first component in the NHTSA record of a campaign.