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NHTSARecalled Feb 16, 2005 · #05V058000

TIE ROD CLAMPS/ARVINMERITOR/URRESKO

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSSES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR URRESKO TIE ROD CLAMPS, HEAT TREATMENT OF CLAMPS CREATED A SURFACE HARDNESS THAT COULD LEAD TO A FRACTURE OF THE CLAMPS. IN THE EVENT OF A CRACK, THE CLAMPS COULD BREAK OFF AFFECTING TOE-IN AND ALIGNMENT. THE TIE ROD CAN COME LOOSE RESULTING IN STEERING LOSS AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Product details

Product
TIE ROD CLAMPS/ARVINMERITOR/URRESKO
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

ARVINMERITOR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ARVINMERITOR AT 1-866-668-7221 OR ORION BUS AT 905-403-7832.

View the official CPSC notice