NHTSA safety recall
Recall 98V156000: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION · Reported to NHTSA Jul 21, 1998
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govWhat this recall covers
NHTSA's campaign record, quoted as published
The defect
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.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT HAND STEERING KNUCKLE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED KNUCKLE WITH A LARGER CROSS SECTION IN THE AREA THAT WAS CRACKING.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 21, 1998. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712 IF THEIR VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING ANY STEERING DIFFICULTIES. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
A safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
Campaign details
Identifiers and dates as filed with NHTSA
- Manufacturer
- FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Manufacturer's campaign number
- Not recorded
- NHTSA campaign number
- 98V156000
- Units potentially affected
- 5,041
- Report received
- Jul 21, 1998
- Production range
- Apr 5, 1993 – Oct 7, 1997
- Campaign type
- Vehicle
- Federal safety standard (FMVSS)
- Not recorded
Vehicles covered
15 model years across 3 models
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.