Steering: Linkages: Knuckle: Spindle: Arm07/24/199898V156001
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.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
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.
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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