1995 OSHKOSH MB Recalls (2)

Campaign:

95V022000 on 02/21/1995

Component:

Steering:rack and pinion

Manufactured:

03/31/1993 - 12/31/1994

Affected:

336

Defect:

Two of the four bolt-and-washer combinations used to secure the 710 saginaw steering gear to the chassis frame had different washer material thicknesses. this can affect the bolt thread engagement into the steering gear causing loose steering gear bolts.

Consequence:

This condition can cause loss of steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Correction:

Dealers will increase the steering gear bolt hole depth, replace the existing washers and bolts with new flanged-head cap screws installed with loctite.

Notes:

System: steering; gear. vehicle description: chassis models.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact oshkosh at 1-414-235-1726. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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Campaign:

98V156001 on 07/30/1998

Component:

Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm

Manufactured:

04/04/1993 - 06/03/1995

Affected:

449

Defect:

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.

Correction:

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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