Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 85V-082 · Transportation vehicles
TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. recall 85V-082 covers 39 Transportation vehicles for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on June 24, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V082000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE CENTER AXLE MOUNTED STEERING GEAR NECESSITATES THE USE OF LONGER TIE ROD ARMS. THESE ARMS COME IN CLOSER PROXIMITY TO THE FRONT TIRES THAN BUSES NOT HAVING THE CENTER AXLE MOUNTED STEERING GEAR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE LONGER TIE ROD COULD SCUFF THE FRONT TIRE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
The fix
REPLACEMENT OF TIE RODS ON BUSES FOUND TO HAVE TIRE CLEARANCE PROBLEMS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES MC-9 TAB, 96A2.SYSTEM: STEERING/TIE RODS.
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 January 1, 1985 to May 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.