Make : TRANSPORTATION | Model : MC9 | Year : 1983 |
Build Dates : 19800801 - 19870401 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V065000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19870629 | Date Received by ODI: 19870513 | Date Added to Database: 19870519 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. | ||
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Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2834 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THERE MAY NOT BE PROPER ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE MALE TAPER OF THE BALL STUD AND THE FEMALE TAPER OF THE PITMAN ARM. |
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Consequence:
STEERING DRAG LINK COULD LOOSEN AND DISENGAGE FROM THESTEERING GEAR PITMAN ARM, AND RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
REPAIR TO ENSURE THAT COACHES HAVE A GOOD, TIGHT PITMAN ARM/DRAG LINK JOINT. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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