Safety Recall NHTSA · 06E100000 Reported December 29, 2006

Shifter indicator interference

Q: What is recall 06E100000?

NHTSA recall 06E100000 was issued by Zf North America, Inc. on December 29, 2006. It addresses: Shifter indicator interference. The recall affects approximately 2,197 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Zf North America, Inc. · N/A · 2,197 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

06E100000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Zf North America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

2,197

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

December 29, 2006

Defect Summary

Certain zf friedrichshafen arens as tronic gear shifters, p/nos. 0501 214 599 and 0501 212 979 installed as original equipment on certain transit buses. a cell phone placed in the proximity of the arens shifter touch pad could cause the display to change from "r" (reverse) to "d" (drive) should the phone receive a call.

Safety Consequence

This condition will allow the vehicle to move in an unintended idrection, possibly resulting in a crash.

Corrective Action

The vehicle manufacturers will notify owners and provide a remedy free of charge. owners may contact the manufacturers of their buses or contact zf group north american operations at 1-734-416-6200 for more information.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Zf North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 06E100000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 06E100000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 06E100000?

NHTSA recall 06E100000 was issued by Zf North America, Inc. on December 29, 2006. It addresses: Shifter indicator interference. The recall affects approximately 2,197 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Zf North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06E100000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.