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ZF North America, Inc.: 16 recalls from 2015 to 2025 (NHTSA)
ZF North America, Inc. is named in 16 recalls from 2015 to 2025: all from the NHTSA. The latest, on September 16, 2025, covers ZF Transmission Control Unit (2,312). Hazard: A loss of drive power or park function can increase the risk of a crash. Source: NHTSA recall 25E058000.
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- Agencies
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- First recall
- June 10, 2015
- Latest recall
- September 16, 2025
Recalls
Each recall is listed once, with the role this firm has in it. Roles: manufacturer (16).
| Date | Agency | Product | Hazard | Units | Remedy | Sold at | Role | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2025 | NHTSA | ZF Transmission Control Unit | A loss of drive power or park function can increase the risk of a crash. | 2,312 | 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. | Manufacturer | nhtsa.gov | |
| August 22, 2025 | NHTSA | ZF Global Steering Column | The loose bolts can cause steering system components to separate, resulting in loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash. | 751 | 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). | Manufacturer | nhtsa.gov | |
| April 14, 2025 | NHTSA | ZF North America Brake Chamber | A brake chamber air leak may cause the brakes to engage unexpectedly, which can overheat the brakes and increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, unexpected braking can increase the risk of a crash. | 2,090 | Nova Bus will replace the brake chambers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 21, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5720. | Manufacturer | nhtsa.gov | |
| March 19, 2025 | NHTSA | TRW, Lemforder | A cracked subframe may damage the front axle carrier and cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. | 275 | ZF will work with dealers and distributors to inspect and if necessary, replace the bushing, subframe, and/or track control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2025. Owners may contact ZF customer service at... | Manufacturer | nhtsa.gov | |
| February 9, 2024 | NHTSA | Haldex Inversion Relay Valve | Delayed parking brake engagement can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash. | 2,493 | ZF will replace aftermarket equipment, free of charge. Affected vehicle manufacturers will determine the appropriate remedy for their vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed April 9, 2024. Owners may contact ZF customer service at... | Manufacturer | nhtsa.gov | |
| September 20, 2022 | NHTSA | ZF Group Integrated Pedal Unit | A detached brake pedal can cause a loss of pedal function, increasing the risk of a crash. | 137 | ZF will work with the affected vehicle manufacturer to repair or replace the brake pedal units as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact ZF customer service at 1-734-416-6200. | Manufacturer | nhtsa.gov | |
| September 13, 2021 | NHTSA | ZF Power Steering Pump | A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash. | 1,018 | 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... | Manufacturer | nhtsa.gov | |
| August 27, 2020 | NHTSA | ZF AIR BAG Inflator | 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. | 1,401 | 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... | Manufacturer | nhtsa.gov | |
| July 30, 2020 | NHTSA | ZF Remote Accelerometer Sens | 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. | 189,883 | 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... | Manufacturer | nhtsa.gov | |
| August 28, 2019 | NHTSA | BMW, Lemforder (1996 to 2004) | If the steering rod detaches from the steerable wheel knuckle, it can cause sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. | 614 | ZF has notified the parts distributors, instructing them to inform the end customer. ZF will reimburse them for the affected parts. The recall began August 28, 2019. | Manufacturer | nhtsa.gov | |
| August 22, 2019 | NHTSA | ZF Brake Caliper | Brake drag may result in overheating of the brake pads, affecting the braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash. | 6,377 | ZF has notified the affected vehicle manufacturers, and those manufacturers will conduct recalls to remedy the vehicles, free of charge. | Manufacturer | nhtsa.gov | |
| April 26, 2018 | NHTSA | ZF Axles With Radial Brakes | Breakage of the guide pin can cause loss of braking ability or loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash. | 2,430 | 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. | Manufacturer | nhtsa.gov | |
| July 25, 2016 | NHTSA | ZF Electronic Systems Sensor Cluster | If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash. | 505,000 | ZF will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected transmissions. Those manufacturers will file recalls and their dealers will update the transmission software to prevent the transmission from shifting into neutral due to... | Manufacturer | nhtsa.gov | |
| May 13, 2016 | NHTSA | ZF Group RL 80EM Axle System, RL 77 Axle System | The steering wheel's connection to the front axle could fail resulting in a sudden loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash. | 1,951 | ZF has notified its vehicle manufacturing purchasers and will work with them on executing free recall remedies for all affected vehicles. The recall began on May 19, 2016. Owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been... | Manufacturer | nhtsa.gov | |
| March 7, 2016 | NHTSA | ZF Control ARM | Should the tube crack and separate from the shaft of the vehicle, loss of vehicle control is possible, increasing the risk of a crash. | 37 | 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. | Manufacturer | nhtsa.gov | |
| June 10, 2015 | NHTSA | ZF Rear Axle/HUB Carrier | Cracks in the hub may result in hub failure, which could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. | 473 | 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... | Manufacturer | nhtsa.gov |
By agency
| Agency | Recalls | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | 16 | September 16, 2025 |
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Updated September 16, 2025. Read from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Recalls are as the agencies published them: the CPSC, FDA (food enforcement reports) and NHTSA. A firm is one firm only when its exact name and country match; the CPSC and FDA print no firm ID. Stores are listed only when the agency's sold-at text names them, and an agency often adds that more stores sold the product. Categories are grouped by SpecStream from the words in the agency's title and product text. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.