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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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