Man Recall 89V177000: Structure

NHTSA recall 89V177000 · announced October 23, 1989 · filed by Man Truck And Bus Corp. · 1,402 units affected

The problem

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 to do

INSTALL REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS TO PREVENT CRACKING OF THE CARRIER ARMS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1982 Man Sg220
• 1983 Man Sg220
• 1984 Man Sg220
• 1985 Man Sg220
• 1986 Man Sg220
• 1987 Man Sg220
• 1988 Man Sg220
• 1982 Man Sg310
• 1983 Man Sg310
• 1984 Man Sg310
• 1985 Man Sg310
• 1986 Man Sg310
• 1987 Man Sg310
• 1988 Man Sg310

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.