NHTSA recall 85V082000
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Transportation 96A2 and 1 more
Reported Jun 24, 198539 vehicles affectedTRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.Built Jan 1, 1985 – May 1, 1985
The defect
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.
The remedy
Replacement of tie rods on buses found to have tire clearance problems.