Recall
Freightliner Mt — 98V156000
NHTSA ID
98V156000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Mt
Years Affected
1995
Recall Date
1998-07-21
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Units Affected
5,041
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
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.