Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
M-B
Model Of Vehicle
260
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
99V033005
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:ConneCTIng
Effect Of Defect
Separation Of The Tie Rod End Could Result In Loss Of Steering Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Spicer Is ConduCTIng The Owner Notification And Remedy For This Campaign. Dealers Will Replace The Complete Tie Rod Assembly.
Vehicle Manufacturer
M-B Companies
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
M-B Companies
Date Report Received
19990922