Key Takeaway

OSHKOSH/STEERING by OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION was recalled on July 31, 1998. What to do: FREIGHTLINER IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT HAND STEERING KNUCKLE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED KNUCKL...

NHTSA Ongoing

OSHKOSH/STEERING

Recalled: July 31, 1998 ~449 units affected 98V156

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.

Injuries / Consequence

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.

Products Affected

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Company Information

OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION

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What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: 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...

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