Arm: idler and attachmentRecall 89V-113 · 1987–1989 Crown School Bus

CROWN COACH CORPORATION recall 89V-113 covers 206 1987–1989 Crown School Bus for a arm: idler and attachment problem, reported to NHTSA on July 13, 1989.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected2061 model
ReportedJul 13, 1989Owners notified Jul 13, 1989
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 89V113000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

PREMATURE WEAR IN THE IDLER ARM PIVOT BEARING AND OR BALL JOINT ATTACHMENTS COULD OCCUR.

The risk

THIS WEAR CAN RESULT IN LOOSENESS IN THE STEERING ANDERRATIC STEERING REPONSE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE IDLER ARM DESIGN WITH A ONE PIECE DRAG LINK.

SYSTEM:STEERING IDLER ARM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:SCHOOL BUSES.

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

Built from January 1, 1983 to April 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.