Recall campaign · NHTSA 89V061000

Suspension: multiple axle

TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1989-04-12.

Recall campaignNHTSA 89V061000

Suspension: multiple axle

Component
Suspension: multiple axle
Manufacturer
TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,002
Reported to NHTSA
1989-04-12
Owners notified
1989-11-03

Defect description

IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED AXLE SUSPENSION BRACKETS COULD CAUSE BRACKET SEPARATION FROM THE AXLE HOUSING.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL LOSS OF BUS CONTROL AND ACRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL AN AXLE STRAP OR REPLACE AXLE.

Notes

SYSTEM: REAR AXLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES WITH 59732-RDC-12 OR 59733-RDC-18 ROCKWELL REARAXLES.

Scope of coverage

8 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
TRANSPORTATION T702061989 1988
TRANSPORTATION T706061989 1988
TRANSPORTATION T802061989 1988
TRANSPORTATION T806061989 1988

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.