NHTSA Recall 73V247000
Filed by Gillig, LLC. Component: Steering. Reported 1973-12-20. An estimated 1,600 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
GILLIG CAMPAIGN NO N/A.COACH.MANUF FROM JAN 1 1962 THRU DEC 13 1973.POSSIBILITY THAT THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT BEARING MAY FAIL DUE TO OFLUBRICATION AND/OR THE FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALIGNMENT WITH THE GEAR BOX.IF THIS OCCURS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE BEARING RETAINER CAP TO CUT INTO THESTEERING SHAFT, MATERIALLY WEAKENING THE SHAFT.FAILURE OF SHAFT WOULD RESULTIN LOSS OF STEERING.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING PROPER LUBRICANTAND ALIGNMENT OF STEERING COMPONENTS).
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