Known Recalls

Model year record

1994 FREIGHTLINER MB

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

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.