Transportation Recall 79V257000: Steering, Linkages, Arm, Idler And Attachment
NHTSA recall 79V257000 · announced December 5, 1979 · filed by Transportation Mfg. Corp. · 64 units affected
The problem
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 to do
DEALER WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED IDLER ARM MOUNTING ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.