Steering: linkagesRecall 87V-065 · Transportation vehicles
TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. recall 87V-065 covers 2,834 Transportation vehicles for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on May 13, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V065000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
What's wrong
The problem
THERE MAY NOT BE PROPER ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE MALE TAPER OF THE BALL STUD AND THE FEMALE TAPER OF THE PITMAN ARM.
The risk
STEERING DRAG LINK COULD LOOSEN AND DISENGAGE FROM THESTEERING GEAR PITMAN ARM, AND RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
What to do
The fix
REPAIR TO ENSURE THAT COACHES HAVE A GOOD, TIGHT PITMAN ARM/DRAG LINK JOINT.
SYSTEM: STEERINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: METRO TRANSIT COACHES.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.