Freightliner Recall 98V156000: Steering, Linkages, Knuckle, Spindle, Arm

NHTSA recall 98V156000 · announced July 21, 1998 · filed by Freightliner Corporation · 5,041 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT HAND STEERING KNUCKLE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED KNUCKLE WITH A LARGER CROSS SECTION IN THE AREA THAT WAS CRACKING.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1993 Freightliner Mb
• 1994 Freightliner Mb
• 1995 Freightliner Mb
• 1996 Freightliner Mb
• 1997 Freightliner Mb
• 1993 Freightliner Mt
• 1994 Freightliner Mt
• 1995 Freightliner Mt
• 1996 Freightliner Mt
• 1997 Freightliner Mt
• 1993 Freightliner Xb
• 1994 Freightliner Xb
• 1995 Freightliner Xb
• 1996 Freightliner Xb
• 1997 Freightliner Xb

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.