Make : CROWN | Model : SCHOOL BUS | Year : 1989 |
Build Dates : 19830101 - 19890401 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 89V113000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19890713 | Date Received by ODI: 19890713 | Date Added to Database: 19890723 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: CROWN COACH CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: CROWN AUTO TOP MFG. | ||
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Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 206 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
PREMATURE WEAR IN THE IDLER ARM PIVOT BEARING AND OR BALL JOINT ATTACHMENTS COULD OCCUR. |
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Consequence:
THIS WEAR CAN RESULT IN LOOSENESS IN THE STEERING ANDERRATIC STEERING REPONSE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE IDLER ARM DESIGN WITH A ONE PIECE DRAG LINK. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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