Recall
Oshkosh Mt — 98V156001
NHTSA ID
98V156001
Make
Oshkosh
Model
Mt
Years Affected
1995
Recall Date
1998-07-24
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Units Affected
449
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.