NHTSA recall 87V065000
Steering › Linkages
Transportation 96A3 and 1 more
Reported May 13, 19872,834 vehicles affectedTRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.Built Aug 1, 1980 – Apr 1, 1987
The defect
There may not be proper engagement between the male taper of the ball stud and the female taper of the pitman arm.
The risk
Steering drag link could loosen and disengage from thesteering gear pitman arm, and result in a total loss of steering control.
The remedy
Repair to ensure that coaches have a good, tight pitman arm/drag link joint.