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NHTSARecalled Jun 24, 1985 · #85V082000

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD:INNER

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD:INNER
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

REPLACEMENT OF TIE RODS ON BUSES FOUND TO HAVE TIRE CLEARANCE PROBLEMS.

View the official CPSC notice