Recall 98V156000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM Defect in 1993-1997 FREIGHTLINER MB
RECALL This recall affects up to 5,041 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 98V156000 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 5,041 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1993 FREIGHTLINER MB, 1993 FREIGHTLINER MT, 1993 FREIGHTLINER XB, 1994 FREIGHTLINER MB, 1994 FREIGHTLINER MT, 1994 FREIGHTLINER XB, 1995 FREIGHTLINER MT, 1995 FREIGHTLINER MB, 1995 FREIGHTLINER XB, 1996 FREIGHTLINER MT, 1996 FREIGHTLINER XB, 1996 FREIGHTLINER MB, 1997 FREIGHTLINER MT, 1997 FREIGHTLINER MB, 1997 FREIGHTLINER XB
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Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: WALK-IN VAN AND SHUTTLE BUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR MODEL FC-921 FRONT AXLES. STRESS CRACKS CAN OCCUR IN THE LEFT FRONT AXLE STEERING KNUCKLE.
Safety Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT HAND STEERING KNUCKLE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED KNUCKLE WITH A LARGER CROSS SECTION IN THE AREA THAT WAS CRACKING.
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