NHTSA Recall 79V257000
Filed by TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.. Component: Steering. Reported 1979-12-05. An estimated 64 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE MOUNTING BRACKET AND RETAINERS WHICH HOLD THE STEERING IDLER ARM IN PLACE CAN BECOME LOOSE. THE IDLER ARM SUPPORT FASTENER WOULD THEN BE FREE TO MOVE WHILE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION, CAUSING THE FASTENERS TO WEAR.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALER WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED IDLER ARM MOUNTING ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES.SYSTEM: STEERING; MOUNTING BRACKET AND RETAINERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A LOOSE IDLER ARM MAY LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT.
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