NHTSA Recall 89V177000
Filed by MANSFIELD TIRE & RUBBER C. Component: Structure. Reported 1989-10-23. An estimated 1,402 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
A CRACK MAY DEVELOP IN THE REAR END CARRIER ARMS THAT ARE THE LOAD CARRYING MEMBERS ATTACHING THE TWO SECTIONS OF THE ARTICULATED BUS.
What the manufacturer will do
INSTALL REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS TO PREVENT CRACKING OF THE CARRIER ARMS.
Notes
SYSTEM: REAR CARRIER ARMS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ARTICULATED BUSES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SUCH CRACKS COULD EVENTUALLY PROGRESS TO POINT WHERECARRIER ARMS WOULD BREAK. IF BREAK DOES OCCUR, THE REAR SECTION WOULD HAVE NODIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
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