FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1998-07-21.
Recall campaignNHTSA 98V156000
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
Component
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
5,041
Reported to NHTSA
1998-07-21
Owners notified
1998-08-21
Defect 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.
Safety risk
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Manufacturer remedy
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).
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.