Recall 99V033005 — STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING Defect in 1996-1997 M-B 260

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RECALL This recall affects up to 5 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign	99V033005
Manufacturer	M-B COMPANIES
Vehicles Affected	5
Component	STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Affected Vehicles	1996 M-B 260, 1997 M-B 260

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SPICER 6,000 OR 8,000 LB. FRONT STEER AXLES. THE TIE ROD END CAN PULL OUTBOARD AND SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD TUBE DUE TO IMPROPER THREAD ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE MALE TIE ROD END AND THE FEMALE TUBE.

Safety Consequence

SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD END COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

SPICER IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COMPLETE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY.