NHTSA Recall 86V097000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V097000; Date: Jul. 22, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1985 Transportation 96A2; 1986 Transportation 96A2; 1985 Transportation MC9; 1986 Transportation MC9
Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufactured by: Transportation Mfg. Corp.
Affected Units:: 79
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Install new pinch bolts, as necessary, and retorque to 40-45 lb. /ft.
Recall Notes:
System: steering/pinch bolt. Vehicle description: intercity coaches.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 3, 1986
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