| Make : TRANSPORTATION | Model : MC9 | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 19850101 - 19850501 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V082000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19850815 | Date Received by ODI: 19850624 | Date Added to Database: 19850628 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 39 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE CENTER AXLE MOUNTED STEERING GEAR NECESSITATES THE USE OF LONGER TIE ROD ARMS. THESE ARMS COME IN CLOSER PROXIMITY TO THE FRONT TIRES THAN BUSES NOT HAVING THE CENTER AXLE MOUNTED STEERING GEAR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE LONGER TIE ROD COULD SCUFF THE FRONT TIRE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACEMENT OF TIE RODS ON BUSES FOUND TO HAVE TIRE CLEARANCE PROBLEMS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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