Recall
Transportation Mc9 — 85V082000
NHTSA ID
85V082000
Make
Transportation
Model
Mc9
Years Affected
1985
Recall Date
1985-06-24
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
39
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE CENTER AXLE MOUNTED STEERING GEAR NECESSITATES THE USE OF LONGER TIE ROD ARMS. THESE ARMS COME IN CLOSER PROXIMITY TO THE FRONT TIRES THAN BUSES NOT HAVING THE CENTER AXLE MOUNTED STEERING GEAR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE LONGER TIE ROD COULD SCUFF THE FRONT TIRE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
REPLACEMENT OF TIE RODS ON BUSES FOUND TO HAVE TIRE CLEARANCE PROBLEMS.