1985 TRANSPORTATION MC9 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 MC9 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 MC9 Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
1985 TRANSPORTATION MC9 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
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