Oshkosh 1993–1995 Steering recall
Recalled July 24, 1998 · NHTSA recall 98V156001 · Oshkosh
Hazard
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
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.
Units
449 units
Description
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.
What to do
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.
Product
Oshkosh MB · Oshkosh MT · Oshkosh XB
Manufacturer(s)
Oshkosh Corporation
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →