TRANSPORTATION 96A2 1985: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V082000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TRANSPORTATION | 96A2 | 1985 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1985-08-15 | 1985-06-24 | 1985-06-28 |
Production Dates: 1985-01-01 - 1985-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 39
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE CENTER AXLE MOUNTED STEERING GEAR NECESSITATES THE USE OF LONGER TIE ROD ARMS. THESE ARMS COME IN CLOSER PROXIMITY TO THE FRONT TIRES THAN BUSES NOT HAVING THE CENTER AXLE MOUNTED STEERING GEAR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE LONGER TIE ROD COULD SCUFF THE FRONT TIRE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
REPLACEMENT OF TIE RODS ON BUSES FOUND TO HAVE TIRE CLEARANCE PROBLEMS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES MC-9 TAB, 96A2.SYSTEM: STEERING/TIE RODS.
