Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 86V-134 · 1983–1984 Carpenter CBW 300

CARPENTER BDY WRKS, INC. recall 86V-134 covers 96 1983–1984 Carpenter CBW 300 for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on October 7, 1986.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected961 model

ReportedOct 7, 1986Owners notified Oct 7, 1986

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 86V134000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE RIGHT HAND SUPPORT BRACKET OF THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: RIGHT SIDE OF STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE COULD BECOME DISENGAGED AFFECTING STEERING CONTROL.

What to do

The fix

REPAIR CRACKS AND ADD AN AXLE CLAMP TO STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE TO PREVENT FUTURE FAILURES.

SYSTEM: STEERING/SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 30 FOOT TRANSIT COACHES.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Carpenter CBW 3001983, 1984

Built to January 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.