Safety Recalls of Transportation 96A2 Vehicles

There have been 4 safety recalls for the Transportation 96A2. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Transportation 96A2.

NHTSA Recall #: 89V063000; Apr. 14, 1989

This could restrict free movement of the steering wheel,which may result in an accident.

Recalled Vehicles: 1986 Transportation 102A3, 1987 Transportation 102A3, 1988 Transportation 102A3, 1989 Transportation 102A3, 1986 Transportation 96A2, 1987 Transportation 96A2, 1988 Transportation 96A2, 1989 Transportation 96A2, 1986 Transportation 96A3, 1987 Transportation 96A3, 1988 Transportation 96A3, 1989 Transportation 96A3
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Recall Summary: Under certain conditions when applying turn signal switch and turning steering wheel, a turn signal component could drag across the face of the turn signal detent plate. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 86V097000; 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)
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, ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 85V148000; Nov. 15, 1985

Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Transportation 96A2
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Recall Summary: Brake air lines were incorrectly installed. The brake air lines from the bulkhead fittings to a two-way valve and to a relay valve which feeds the park brake and service brakes were inadvertently reversed during installation.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 85V082000; Jun. 24, 1985

Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Transportation 96A2, 1985 Transportation MC9
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: The center axle mounted steering gear necessitates the use of longer tie rod arms. These arms come in closer proximity to the front tires than buses not having the center axle mounted steering gear.... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Transportation 96A2 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Apr. 14, 1989   Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch 1,524
Jul. 22, 1986   Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) 79
Nov. 15, 1985   Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 51
Jun. 24, 1985   Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 39


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Transportation 96A2 Model Years

Model# Recalls
1989 Transportation 96A2 1
1988 Transportation 96A2 1
1987 Transportation 96A2 1
1986 Transportation 96A2 2
1985 Transportation 96A2 3