Recalls for 1993 Oshkosh Mb

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

Posted on: 1998-07-31
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.

Consequence
This condition can lead to loss of steering control.

Corrective Action
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.

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).

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:RACK AND PINION

Posted on: 1995-02-22
Description
Two of the four bolt-and-washer combinations used to secure the 710 saginaw steering gear to the chassis frame had different washer material thicknesses.  This can affect the bolt thread engagement into the steering gear causing loose steering gear bolts.

Consequence
This condition can cause loss of steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action
Dealers will increase the steering gear bolt hole depth, replace the existing washers and bolts with new flanged-head cap screws installed with loctite.

Notes
System: steering; gear.  Vehicle description: chassis models.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact oshkosh at 1-414-235-1726.  Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.