1981 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 |
1981 TRANSPORTATION MC9 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
1981 TRANSPORTATION MC9 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
1981 TRANSPORTATION MC9 Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
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