| Make : MB | Model : 260 | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V033005 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19990922 | Date Added to Database: 20000217 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: M-B COMPANIES | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: M-B COMPANIES | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 5 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SPICER 6,000 OR 8,000 LB. FRONT STEER AXLES. THE TIE ROD END CAN PULL OUTBOARD AND SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD TUBE DUE TO IMPROPER THREAD ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE MALE TIE ROD END AND THE FEMALE TUBE. |
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Consequence:
SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD END COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
SPICER IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COMPLETE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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