CARPENTER CBW 300 1983: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V134000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | CBW 300 | 1983 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1986-10-07 | 1986-10-07 | 1986-10-15 |
Manufacturers Involved: CARPENTER BDY WRKS, INC.
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 96
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE RIGHT HAND SUPPORT BRACKET OF THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: RIGHT SIDE OF STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE COULD BECOME DISENGAGED AFFECTING STEERING CONTROL.
REPAIR CRACKS AND ADD AN AXLE CLAMP TO STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE TO PREVENT FUTURE FAILURES.
SYSTEM: STEERING/SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 30 FOOT TRANSIT COACHES.
