NHTSA recall 98V-297 (98V297000)
steering recall reported November 17, 1998 - about 25 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 98V297000
- Also written as
- 98V-297
- Reported
- November 17, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- ~25
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A FAL 8.0 FRONT STEER AXLE. THE UPPER STEERING ARM CAN FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.
Why it is dangerous
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UPPER STEERING ARM AND REPLACE IT, IF REQUIRED.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-297 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
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