Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 86V097000

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1986-07-22.

Recall campaignNHTSA 86V097000

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Component
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Manufacturer
TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.
Vehicles affected
79
Reported to NHTSA
1986-07-22
Owners notified
1986-09-03

Defect description

THE PINCH BOLT USED TO CLAMP THE STEERING DRIVE SHAFT YOKE TO THE STEERING GEAR BOX SHAFT MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT TORQUE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE PINCH BOLT HAS INSUFFICIENT TORQUE, THE BOLT WILL WEAR TO THE EXTENT THAT LOSS OF INTERFACE WITH THE GROOVE IN THE STEERING BOX WOULD OCCUR, ALLOWING THE STEERING DRIVE SHAFT TO SLIP OFF AND RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING AND A POTENTIAL CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL NEW PINCH BOLTS, AS NECESSARY, AND RETORQUE TO 40-45 LB./FT.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING/PINCH BOLT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: INTERCITY COACHES.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
TRANSPORTATION 96A21986 1985
TRANSPORTATION MC91986 1985

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.