NHTSA campaign 98V156000
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall 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.
Reported 07/21/1998
What can happen
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Repair
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT HAND STEERING KNUCKLE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED KNUCKLE WITH A LARGER CROSS SECTION IN THE AREA THAT WAS CRACKING.
Components
- Steering: Linkages: Knuckle: Spindle: Arm
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.
1997 Freightliner MBView records1997 Freightliner MTView records1997 Freightliner XBView records1996 Freightliner MBView records1996 Freightliner MTView records1996 Freightliner XBView records1995 Freightliner MBView records1995 Freightliner MTView records1995 Freightliner XBView records1994 Freightliner MBView records1994 Freightliner MTView records1994 Freightliner XBView records1993 Freightliner MBView records1993 Freightliner MTView records1993 Freightliner XBView records