FMC R 1976: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 76V089000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FMC | R | 1976 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1976-06-14 | 1976-06-22 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: FMC CORPORATION
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 117
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
FMC CAMPAIGN NO 2907-10006.TRANSIT COACHES.POSSIBILITY THAT THE BOLTS USEDTO ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY TO THE FRAME MOUNTING BRACKET MAY BEDEFECTIVE.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, AND THE BOLTS LOOSEN, THERE IS APOSSIBILITY THAT HOUSING MAY CRACK, ALLOWING FLUID TO BE LOST AND AIRINTRODUCED INTO THE SYSTEM.COMPLETE CONTROL OF VEHICLE WILL STILL BEMAINTAINED BUT WILL REQUIRE MORE EFFORT TO TURN WHEELS BECAUSE OF LOSS OF POWERSTEERING.'CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING ALL PARTS TO COMPLETE NECESSARYMODIFICATIONS'.
