M-B 260 1996: STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V033005
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| M-B | 260 | 1996 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1999-09-22 | 2000-02-17 |
Manufacturers Involved: M-B COMPANIES
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SPICER 6,000 OR 8,000 LB. FRONT STEER AXLES. THE TIE ROD END CAN PULL OUTBOARD AND SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD TUBE DUE TO IMPROPER THREAD ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE MALE TIE ROD END AND THE FEMALE TUBE.
SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD END COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
SPICER IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COMPLETE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SPICER AT 1-219-483-7174 OR M-B AT 1-920-858-1560.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
