Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 85V082000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1985-06-24.

Recall campaignNHTSA 85V082000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Component
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Manufacturer
TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.
Vehicles affected
39
Reported to NHTSA
1985-06-24
Owners notified
1985-08-15

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACEMENT OF TIE RODS ON BUSES FOUND TO HAVE TIRE CLEARANCE PROBLEMS.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES MC-9 TAB, 96A2.SYSTEM: STEERING/TIE RODS.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
TRANSPORTATION 96A21985
TRANSPORTATION MC91985

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.