Auto Recalls for Consumers

1993 OSHKOSH MT Recall - Campaign #98V156001

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1993 OSHKOSH MT RECALL - #98V156001

RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : KNUCKLE : SPINDLE : ARM

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: WALK-IN VAN AND BUS SHUTTLE 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 1993 OSHKOSH MT
Manufacturer OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
Manufactured between 4/5/1993 - 6/4/1995
Recalled on 7/31/1998
Influenced by OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 1/1/1900
# Affected 449
Recalled for STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: WALK-IN VAN AND BUS SHUTTLE 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 FREIGHTLINER IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. 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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