NHTSA recall 98V123000
Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Amtran FH1652 and 6 more
Reported Jun 2, 1998253 vehicles affectedAMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.Built Apr 6, 1998 – May 27, 1998
The defect
Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with 2-piece, no5x7508 tilting steering column, or no5x710 telescopic and tilting steering column. the upper pinch bolt nut was omitted during the assembly process. if the nut was not installed, the bolt can separate from the universal joint.
The risk
This condition could cause the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Owners will be provided with a free repair kit and instructions to remedy this condition. if an owner so desires, their dealer can perform the remedy for them.