Recall 99V-033: 1996–1997 M-B 260 Steering Recall

NHTSA number

99V-033

Report date

Sep 22, 1999

Vehicles affected

5

Owners notified

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The problem

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.

The risk

Separation of the tie rod end could result in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

The fix

Spicer is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will replace the complete tie rod assembly.

Notes

Owner notification is expected to begin during may 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact spicer at 1-219-483-7174 or m-b at 1-920-858-1560.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

Manufacturer	M-B COMPANIES
Component	Steering › Linkages › Rod › Relay › Connecting
Recall started by	the manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number	99V033005

Vehicles in this recall

Vehicle	Model years
M-B 260	1996, 1997	All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 99V-033?

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.

How is recall 99V-033 fixed?

Spicer is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will replace the complete tie rod assembly.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.