Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 76V-089 · Fmc vehicles
FMC CORPORATION recall 76V-089 covers 117 Fmc vehicles for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on June 22, 1976.
Source: NHTSA recall 76V089000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
FMC CAMPAIGN NO 2907-10006.TRANSIT COACHES.POSSIBILITY THAT THE BOLTS USEDTO ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY TO THE FRAME MOUNTING BRACKET MAY BEDEFECTIVE.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, AND THE BOLTS LOOSEN, THERE IS APOSSIBILITY THAT HOUSING MAY CRACK, ALLOWING FLUID TO BE LOST AND AIRINTRODUCED INTO THE SYSTEM.COMPLETE CONTROL OF VEHICLE WILL STILL BEMAINTAINED BUT WILL REQUIRE MORE EFFORT TO TURN WHEELS BECAUSE OF LOSS OF POWERSTEERING.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING ALL PARTS TO COMPLETE NECESSARYMODIFICATIONS).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.