Freightliner MB, MT, XB (1993-1997): Steering
Recall 98V156000 · Jul 21, 1998 · Freightliner Corporation
5,041
vehicles affected
5,041
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 98V156000
- Date
- Jul 21, 1998
- Maker
- Freightliner Corporation
- Units affected
- 5,041
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Knuckle > Spindle > Arm
- Model years
- 1993-1997
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT HAND STEERING KNUCKLE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED KNUCKLE WITH A LARGER CROSS SECTION IN THE AREA THAT WAS CRACKING.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 15 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | MB | 1993-1997 |
| Freightliner | MT | 1993-1997 |
| Freightliner | XB | 1993-1997 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 98V156000?
3 models: Freightliner MB (1993-1997), Freightliner MT (1993-1997), Freightliner XB (1993-1997), about 5,041 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 98V156000?
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT HAND STEERING KNUCKLE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED KNUCKLE WITH A LARGER CROSS SECTION IN THE AREA THAT WAS CRACKING.
What can happen?
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.