Recall
Transportation Mc9 — 86V097000
NHTSA ID
86V097000
Make
Transportation
Model
Mc9
Years Affected
1986
Recall Date
1986-07-22
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Units Affected
79
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE PINCH BOLT USED TO CLAMP THE STEERING DRIVE SHAFT YOKE TO THE STEERING GEAR BOX SHAFT MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT TORQUE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE PINCH BOLT HAS INSUFFICIENT TORQUE, THE BOLT WILL WEAR TO THE EXTENT THAT LOSS OF INTERFACE WITH THE GROOVE IN THE STEERING BOX WOULD OCCUR, ALLOWING THE STEERING DRIVE SHAFT TO SLIP OFF AND RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING AND A POTENTIAL CRASH.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW PINCH BOLTS, AS NECESSARY, AND RETORQUE TO 40-45 LB./FT.