NHTSA Recall 98V156001
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V156001; Date: Jul. 24, 1998
This condition can lead to loss of steering control.
Recalled Vehicles:
1993 Oshkosh MB; 1994 Oshkosh MB; 1995 Oshkosh MB; 1993 Oshkosh MT; 1994 Oshkosh MT; 1995 Oshkosh MT; 1993 Oshkosh XB; 1994 Oshkosh XB; 1995 Oshkosh XB
Component: Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Manufactured by: Oshkosh Truck Corporation
Affected Units:: 449
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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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