| Make : TRANSPORTATION | Model : TRANSIT BUS | Year : 1979 |
| Build Dates : 19790301 - 19791101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V257000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19791205 | Date Added to Database: 19800111 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 64 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE MOUNTING BRACKET AND RETAINERS WHICH HOLD THE STEERING IDLER ARM IN PLACE CAN BECOME LOOSE. THE IDLER ARM SUPPORT FASTENER WOULD THEN BE FREE TO MOVE WHILE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION, CAUSING THE FASTENERS TO WEAR. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED IDLER ARM MOUNTING ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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