Transportation Recall 85V082000: Steering, Linkages, Tie Rod Assembly
NHTSA recall 85V082000 · announced June 24, 1985 · filed by Transportation Mfg. Corp. · 39 units affected
The problem
THE CENTER AXLE MOUNTED STEERING GEAR NECESSITATES THE USE OF LONGER TIE ROD ARMS. THESE ARMS COME IN CLOSER PROXIMITY TO THE FRONT TIRES THAN BUSES NOT HAVING THE CENTER AXLE MOUNTED STEERING GEAR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE LONGER TIE ROD COULD SCUFF THE FRONT TIRE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
What to do
REPLACEMENT OF TIE RODS ON BUSES FOUND TO HAVE TIRE CLEARANCE PROBLEMS.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES MC-9 TAB, 96A2.SYSTEM: STEERING/TIE RODS.
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.