NHTSA recall campaign
98V156001
ManufacturerOSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATIONReported1998-07-24Affected449 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: WALK-IN VAN AND BUS SHUTTLE CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR MODEL FC-921 FRONT AXLES. STRESS CRACKS CAN OCCUR IN THE LEFT FRONT AXLE STEERING KNUCKLE.
Risk
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Manufacturer remedy
FREIGHTLINER IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT HAND STEERING KNUCKLE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED KNUCKLE WITH A LARGER CROSS SECTION IN THE AREA THAT WAS CRACKING.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →