Recall 90E046000: Steering, Linkages, Tie Rod Assembly

NHTSA recall 90E046000 · announced December 26, 1990 · Rockwell · 700 units affected

The problem

IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT OF TIE ROD ARMS CAUSES ARMS TO BE SUBJECT TO YIELDING AND FATIGUE CRACKS.

The risk

TIE ROD ARM COULD FRACTURE AND CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

REPLACE TIE ROD ARMS WITH ARMS THAT HAVE BEEN HEAT TREATED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATIONS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM:STEERING; TIE ROD ARMS ; PART NOS.3133-D-1538, E-1539, X-5640, Y-5641.VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRANSIT COACHES.

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