Recall 96E036000: Suspension, Rear, Springs, Coil Springs

NHTSA recall 96E036000 · announced November 19, 1996 · Monroe · 2,808 units affected

The problem

AT THE TAPER PIN END OF THE TORQUE ROD IS A METAL AND RUBBER BUSHING. THIS BUSHING BEGINS TO UNSEAT, OR "WALKS-OUT."

The risk

ONCE THE BUSHING BEGINS TO WALK OUT, THE TORQUE ROD CAN BREAK ALLOWING THE REAR AXLE OF THE BUS TO IMPROPERLY TRACK LEADING TO A LOSS OF CONTROL.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR LOWER TORQUE RODS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 7, 1996.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR BUSES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONROE AT 1-313-243-8241.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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