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NHTSA recall 79V257000

Steering › Linkages › Arm › Idler and attachment

Transportation Transit Bus

Reported Dec 5, 197964 vehicles affectedTRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.Built Mar 1, 1979 – Nov 1, 1979

The defect

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.

The remedy

Dealer will install a redesigned idler arm mounting on all affected vehicles.

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Vehicles in this recall

Transportation Transit Bus
1979

Notes

Vehicle description: transit buses.system: steering; mounting bracket and retainers.consequences of defect: a loose idler arm may lead to loss of vehicle controland an accident.