TRANSPORTATION MC9 1983: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V065000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TRANSPORTATION | MC9 | 1983 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1987-06-29 | 1987-05-13 | 1987-05-19 |
Production Dates: 1980-08-01 - 1987-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2834
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THERE MAY NOT BE PROPER ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE MALE TAPER OF THE BALL STUD AND THE FEMALE TAPER OF THE PITMAN ARM.
STEERING DRAG LINK COULD LOOSEN AND DISENGAGE FROM THESTEERING GEAR PITMAN ARM, AND RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
REPAIR TO ENSURE THAT COACHES HAVE A GOOD, TIGHT PITMAN ARM/DRAG LINK JOINT.
SYSTEM: STEERINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: METRO TRANSIT COACHES.
