CROWN SCHOOL BUS 1988: STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 89V113000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CROWN | SCHOOL BUS | 1988 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1989-07-13 | 1989-07-13 | 1989-07-23 |
Production Dates: 1983-01-01 - 1989-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: CROWN AUTO TOP MFG.
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 206
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
PREMATURE WEAR IN THE IDLER ARM PIVOT BEARING AND OR BALL JOINT ATTACHMENTS COULD OCCUR.
Consequence
THIS WEAR CAN RESULT IN LOOSENESS IN THE STEERING ANDERRATIC STEERING REPONSE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE IDLER ARM DESIGN WITH A ONE PIECE DRAG LINK.
Notes
SYSTEM:STEERING IDLER ARM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:SCHOOL BUSES.
