Power train: manual transmissionRecall 93V-115 · Lag vehicles
EOS COACH (LAGUSA INC.) recall 93V-115 covers 121 Lag vehicles for a power train: manual transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on July 12, 1993.
Source: NHTSA recall 93V115000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION MOUNT ON THESE BUSES CAN BREAK CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE'S FLYWHEEL HOUSING.
The risk
A CRACK IN THE FLYWHEEL HOUSING CAN RESULT IN THE UNITRUPTURING, WHICH MAY RESULT IN DEBRIS FLYING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ANDINJURING PERSONS IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA.
The fix
REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION MOUNTS WITH HEAVIER MOUNTS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR COACHES; BUSES. IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT OR NON-COMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT LAGUSA SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-252-4872OR 1-410-272-8880. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. LAGUSA INC.IS EOS COACH MANUFACTURING COMPANY'S U.S. AGENT. EOS MANUFACTURED 46 OF THE 1987 THROUGH 1990 RECALLED VEHICLES AND LAG WILL PERFORM THE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS ON THESE VEHICLES. LAG MANUFACTURING COMPANY N.V. MANUFACTURED 75 OF THE 1985 THROUGH 1989 RECALLED VEHICLES. CORRECTIVE ACTION RESPONSIBILTY HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.