Link: connectionRecall 82V-062 · 1982 Transportation MC9
TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. recall 82V-062 covers 19 1982 Transportation MC9 for a link: connection problem, reported to NHTSA on June 11, 1982.
Source: NHTSA recall 82V062000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES CONTAIN DEFECTIVE CAPSCREWS IN THE TWO DRAG LINK CLAMPS. THESE CAPSCREWS CONTAIN QUENCH CRACKS WHICH, OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, MAY CAUSE THEM TO BREAK.
The fix
MANUFACTURER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL DEFECTIVE CAPSCREWS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES, INTERCITY.SYSTEM: STEERING; DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL ANDAN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 1982 to May 1, 1982. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.