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NHTSARecalled Jul 21, 1998 · #98V156000

FREIGHTLINER/STEERING

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Product details

Product
FREIGHTLINER/STEERING
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice