Hydraulic power assist: power steering fluidRecall 84V-060 · 1984 Transportation MC9
TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. recall 84V-060 covers 67 1984 Transportation MC9 for a hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid problem, reported to NHTSA on May 16, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V060000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
FAILURE OF FILTER ELEMENT DUE TO FILTER PLUGGING CAN OCCUR, BLOCKING THE FLOW OF POWER STEERING FLUID. POWER ASSIST IN THE STEERING MAY BE LOST.
The fix
INSTRUCT CUSTOMERS TO REMOVE FILTER ELEMENT. CUSTOMER WILL BE SENT REPLACEMENT FILTER ASSEMBLIES ALONG WITH DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: INTERCITY BUSES.SYSTEM: STEERING ASSEMBLY; STEERING POWER ASSIST FILTER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: STEERING WILL BECOME DIFFICULT. DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROLWHICH COULD RESULT IN AN 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 February 1, 1984 to April 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.