Carpenter Recall 86V134000: Steering, Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
NHTSA recall 86V134000 · announced October 7, 1986 · filed by Carpenter Bdy Wrks, Inc. · 96 units affected
The problem
CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE RIGHT HAND SUPPORT BRACKET OF THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: RIGHT SIDE OF STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE COULD BECOME DISENGAGED AFFECTING STEERING CONTROL.
What to do
REPAIR CRACKS AND ADD AN AXLE CLAMP TO STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE TO PREVENT FUTURE FAILURES.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING/SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 30 FOOT TRANSIT COACHES.
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.