Make : LAG | Model : GALAXY | Year : 1987 |
Build Dates : 19850101 - 19901201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V115000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19930614 | Date Received by ODI: 19930712 | Date Added to Database: 19930726 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: EOS COACH (LAGUSA INC.) | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: LAG MOTORCOACH USA | ||
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Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 121 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION MOUNT ON THESE BUSES CAN BREAK CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE'S FLYWHEEL HOUSING. |
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Consequence:
A CRACK IN THE FLYWHEEL HOUSING CAN RESULT IN THE UNITRUPTURING, WHICH MAY RESULT IN DEBRIS FLYING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ANDINJURING PERSONS IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION MOUNTS WITH HEAVIER MOUNTS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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