NHTSA Recall 87V065000
NHTSA Campaign Id 87V065000; Date: May. 13, 1987
Steering drag link could loosen and disengage from thesteering gear pitman arm, and result in a total loss of steering control.
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Transportation 96A3; 1981 Transportation 96A3; 1982 Transportation 96A3; 1983 Transportation 96A3; 1984 Transportation 96A3; 1985 Transportation 96A3; 1986 Transportation 96A3; 1987 Transportation 96A3; 1980 Transportation MC9; 1981 Transportation MC9; 1982 Transportation MC9; 1983 Transportation MC9; 1984 Transportation MC9; 1985 Transportation MC9; 1986 Transportation MC9; 1987 Transportation MC9
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: Transportation Mfg. Corp.
Affected Units:: 2,834
Recall Summary:
There may not be proper engagement between the male taper of the ball stud and the female taper of the pitman arm.
How to Fix:
Repair to ensure that coaches have a good, tight pitman arm/drag link joint.
Recall Notes:
System: steeringvehicle description: metro transit coaches.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 29, 1987
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