MACK MB 1996: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
| Make : MACK | Model : MB | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 1993-04-05 - 1997-10-07 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 98V156000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1998-08-21 | Date Received by ODI: 1998-07-21 | Date Added to Database: 1998-07-31 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5041 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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'. |
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