Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
MB
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
98V156000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Knuckle:Spindle:Arm
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Can Lead To Loss Of Steering Control.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Left Hand Steering Knuckle With A Newly Designed Knuckle With A Larger Cross SeCTIon In The Area That Was Cracking.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19930405
End Of Manufacture
19971007
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5041
Date Owners Notified
19980821
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
19980721