Steering: linkagesRecall 87V-074 · Motor Coach vehicles
MOTOR COACH IND., INC. recall 87V-074 covers 5,043 Motor Coach vehicles for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on May 21, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V074000 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: STEERING.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.