1985 TRANSPORTATION 96A2 Recall - Campaign #85V082000

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1985 TRANSPORTATION 96A2 RECALL - #85V082000

RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

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. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE LONGER TIE ROD COULD SCUFF THE FRONT TIRE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

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Vehicle 1985 TRANSPORTATION 96A2 Manufacturer TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. Manufactured between 1/1/1985 - 5/1/1985 Recalled on 6/28/1985 Influenced by TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. Owners Notified on 8/15/1985 # Affected 39 Recalled for STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Description 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. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE LONGER TIE ROD COULD SCUFF THE FRONT TIRE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. Consequences Corrective action REPLACEMENT OF TIE RODS ON BUSES FOUND TO HAVE TIRE CLEARANCE PROBLEMS. Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES MC-9 TAB, 96A2.SYSTEM: STEERING/TIE RODS. See also 1985 TRANSPORTATION 96A2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1985 TRANSPORTATION 96A2 Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)