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.
FREIGHTLINER LLC – FREIGHTLINER/STEERING
| Report Received Date | 07/21/1998 |
| NHTSA ID | 98V156000 |
| Consequence Summary | THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT HAND STEERING KNUCKLE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED KNUCKLE WITH A LARGER CROSS SECTION IN THE AREA THAT WAS CRACKING. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 5041 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=98V156000) |
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