1985 TRANSPORTATION 96A2 RECALL - #86V097000
RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
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.
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| Vehicle |
1985 TRANSPORTATION 96A2 |
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| Manufacturer |
TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1984 - 6/1/1986 |
| Recalled on |
7/29/1986 |
| Influenced by |
TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/3/1986 |
| # Affected |
79 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
INSTALL NEW PINCH BOLTS, AS NECESSARY, AND RETORQUE TO 40-45 LB./FT. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: STEERING/PINCH BOLT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: INTERCITY COACHES. |
| See also |
1985 TRANSPORTATION 96A2 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1985 TRANSPORTATION 96A2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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