- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1997 M-B 260 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1997 M-B 260 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 1999 for the connecting.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough 260 years are on file
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1997 M-B 260 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1997 M-B 260 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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Does the 1997 M-B 260 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1997 M-B 260: connecting (September 1999). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1997 M-B 260 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 1997 M-B 260 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data