TRANSPORTATION MC-9 1985: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
| Make : TRANSPORTATION | Model : MC-9 | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 1984-06-01 - 1986-06-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 86V097000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1986-09-03 | Date Received by ODI: 1986-07-22 | Date Added to Database: 1986-07-29 |
| Manufacturers Involved: TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. | ||
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| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 79 | ||
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Summary:
THE PINCH BOLT USED TO CLAMP THE STEERING DRIVE SHAFT YOKE TO THE STEERING GEAR BOX SHAFT MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT TORQUE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE PINCH BOLT HAS INSUFFICIENT TORQUE, THE BOLT WILL WEAR TO THE EXTENT THAT LOSS OF INTERFACE WITH THE GROOVE IN THE STEERING BOX WOULD OCCUR, ALLOWING THE STEERING DRIVE SHAFT TO SLIP OFF AND RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING AND A POTENTIAL CRASH. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
INSTALL NEW PINCH BOLTS, AS NECESSARY, AND RETORQUE TO 40-45 LB./FT. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING/PINCH BOLT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: INTERCITY COACHES. |
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