1997 FREIGHTLINER MB Recall

Campaign:
98V156000 on 07/30/1998
Component:
Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Manufactured:
04/04/1993 - 10/06/1997
Affected:
5,041
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
This condition can lead to loss of steering control.
Correction:
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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