VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: WALK-IN VAN AND SHUTTLE BUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR MODEL FC-921 FRONT AXLES
— Recall Campaign #98V156000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 5,041 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
98V156000
| Manufacturer: | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 21, 1998 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 98V156000 |
| Units affected: | 5,041 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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).