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  NHTSA Recall 86V134000

NHTSA Campaign Id 86V134000; Date: Oct. 7, 1986

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1983 Carpenter Cbw 300 1984 Carpenter Cbw 300

Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)

Manufactured by: Carpenter Bdy Wrks, Inc.

Affected Units:: 96

icon3 Recall Summary:

Cracks may develop in the right hand support bracket of the steering gear mounting plate of the front suspension assembly. Consequence of defect: right side of steering gear mounting plate could become disengaged affecting steering control.

icon2 How to Fix:

Repair cracks and add an axle clamp to steering gear mounting plate to prevent future failures.

icon4 Recall Notes:

System: steering/suspension. Vehicle description: 30 foot transit coaches.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 7, 1986

Also see:

All recalls of Carpenter vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.