Model year record

1996 Freightliner Mb recalls & problems

The 1996 Freightliner Mb has 1 safety recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints0filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

SteeringJul 21, 1998

Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm

Recall 98V1560005,041 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Fix: 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 repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.