1997 M-B 260 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 M-B 260
The 1997 M-B 260 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING.
Recalls for the 1997 M-B 260
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 M-B 260, potentially affecting up to 5 vehicles.
Recall 99V033005 — STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
| 5 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 M-B 260
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 M-B 260.
Safety Rating for the 1997 M-B 260
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 M-B 260 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 M-B 260
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 M-B 260
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the M-B 260
- 1996 M-B 260 — 2 complaints
- 1997 M-B 260 (current)