Safety Recall NHTSA · 06V412000 Reported October 31, 2006

Dual circuit steering gear/zf

Liebherr-werk Ehingen Gmbh · Steering · 14 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06V412000
Manufacturer Campaign
5851
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
14
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 31, 2006

Defect Summary

On certain mobile rubber-tired cranes equipped with the zf servocom dual circuit steering box, temporary failure of the steering assistance during emergency operation can occur.

Safety Consequence

Steering while driving is not possible increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

All owners were notified on september 29, 2006, and the steering gear boxes will be replaced on all affected vehicles.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Liebherr-werk Ehingen Gmbh dealer and reference recall ID 06V412000 or campaign 5851.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 06V412000

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

What is recall 06V412000?

NHTSA recall 06V412000 was issued by Liebherr-werk Ehingen Gmbh on October 31, 2006. It addresses: Dual circuit steering gear/zf. The recall affects approximately 14 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Liebherr-werk Ehingen Gmbh dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V412000 or the manufacturer campaign number 5851. 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.