Recall 99V033005: 1996–1997 M-B 260

Report received

Sep 22, 1999

Manufacturer

M-B COMPANIES

Potentially affected

5vehicles

Model years

1996–1997

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

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

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1996 M-B 2602 complaints
• 1997 M-B 2600 complaints