1979 TRANSPORTATION TRANSIT BUS RECALL - #79V257000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : ARM : IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
THE MOUNTING BRACKET AND RETAINERS WHICH HOLD THE STEERING IDLER ARM IN PLACE CAN BECOME LOOSE. THE IDLER ARM SUPPORT FASTENER WOULD THEN BE FREE TO MOVE WHILE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION, CAUSING THE FASTENERS TO WEAR.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1979 TRANSPORTATION TRANSIT BUS |
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| Manufacturer |
TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1979 - 11/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
1/11/1980 |
| Influenced by |
TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
64 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT |
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| Description |
THE MOUNTING BRACKET AND RETAINERS WHICH HOLD THE STEERING IDLER ARM IN PLACE CAN BECOME LOOSE. THE IDLER ARM SUPPORT FASTENER WOULD THEN BE FREE TO MOVE WHILE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION, CAUSING THE FASTENERS TO WEAR. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED IDLER ARM MOUNTING ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES.SYSTEM: STEERING; MOUNTING BRACKET AND RETAINERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A LOOSE IDLER ARM MAY LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1979 TRANSPORTATION TRANSIT BUS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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