Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 86V-097 · Transportation vehicles
TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. recall 86V-097 covers 79 Transportation vehicles for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on July 22, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V097000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE PINCH BOLT USED TO CLAMP THE STEERING DRIVE SHAFT YOKE TO THE STEERING GEAR BOX SHAFT MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT TORQUE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE PINCH BOLT HAS INSUFFICIENT TORQUE, THE BOLT WILL WEAR TO THE EXTENT THAT LOSS OF INTERFACE WITH THE GROOVE IN THE STEERING BOX WOULD OCCUR, ALLOWING THE STEERING DRIVE SHAFT TO SLIP OFF AND RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING AND A POTENTIAL CRASH.
The fix
INSTALL NEW PINCH BOLTS, AS NECESSARY, AND RETORQUE TO 40-45 LB./FT.
SYSTEM: STEERING/PINCH BOLT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: INTERCITY COACHES.
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 June 1, 1984 to June 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.