Auto Recalls for Consumers

1996 FREIGHTLINER MB Recall - Campaign #98V156000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1996 FREIGHTLINER MB RECALL - #98V156000

RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : KNUCKLE : SPINDLE : ARM

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.

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Vehicle 1996 FREIGHTLINER MB
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 4/5/1993 - 10/7/1997
Recalled on 7/31/1998
Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 8/21/1998
# Affected 5,041
Recalled for STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
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.
Consequences THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT HAND STEERING KNUCKLE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED KNUCKLE WITH A LARGER CROSS SECTION IN THE AREA THAT WAS CRACKING.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 21, 1998. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712 IF THEIR VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING ANY STEERING DIFFICULTIES. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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