Suspension: multiple axleRecall 89V-061 · Transportation vehicles
TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. recall 89V-061 covers 1,002 Transportation vehicles for a suspension: multiple axle problem, reported to NHTSA on April 12, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V061000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED AXLE SUSPENSION BRACKETS COULD CAUSE BRACKET SEPARATION FROM THE AXLE HOUSING.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL LOSS OF BUS CONTROL AND ACRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The fix
INSTALL AN AXLE STRAP OR REPLACE AXLE.
SYSTEM: REAR AXLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES WITH 59732-RDC-12 OR 59733-RDC-18 ROCKWELL REARAXLES.
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 December 1, 1987 to March 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.