1980 TRANSPORTATION MC9 Recall - Campaign #87V065000

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1980 TRANSPORTATION MC9 RECALL - #87V065000

RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES

THERE MAY NOT BE PROPER ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE MALE TAPER OF THE BALL STUD AND THE FEMALE TAPER OF THE PITMAN ARM.

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Vehicle 1980 TRANSPORTATION MC9 Manufacturer TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. Manufactured between 8/1/1980 - 4/1/1987 Recalled on 5/19/1987 Influenced by TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. Owners Notified on 6/29/1987 # Affected 2,834 Recalled for STEERING:LINKAGES Description THERE MAY NOT BE PROPER ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE MALE TAPER OF THE BALL STUD AND THE FEMALE TAPER OF THE PITMAN ARM. Consequences STEERING DRAG LINK COULD LOOSEN AND DISENGAGE FROM THESTEERING GEAR PITMAN ARM, AND RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. Corrective action REPAIR TO ENSURE THAT COACHES HAVE A GOOD, TIGHT PITMAN ARM/DRAG LINK JOINT. Notes SYSTEM: STEERINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: METRO TRANSIT COACHES. See also 1980 TRANSPORTATION MC9 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR 1980 TRANSPORTATION MC9 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS 1980 TRANSPORTATION MC9 Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR