Transportation 96a2 1986

Model 96a2 made in 1986 by Transportation got 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting and steering.

Model 1986

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH
89V063000TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.from 01/01/1986 to 03/01/1989V (Vehicle)1524MFRTRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.04/14/198904/26/1989
Defect SummaryUnder certain conditions when applying turn signal switch and turning steering wheel, a turn signal component could drag across the face of the turn signal detent plate.
Consequence SummaryThis could restrict free movement of the steering wheel,which may result in an accident.
Corrective SummaryReplace defective canceling plates and remove any debris present in lower steering column shaft.
NotesSystem: turn signal switch/steering column.vehicle description: transit coaches.
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
86V097000TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.from 06/01/1984 to 06/01/1986V (Vehicle)7909/03/1986MFRTRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.07/22/198607/29/1986
Defect SummaryThe pinch bolt used to clamp the steering drive shaft yoke to the steering gear box shaft may have insufficient torque. consequence of defect: if the pinch bolt has insufficient torque, the bolt will wear to the extent that loss of interface with the groove in the steering box would occur, allowing the steering drive shaft to slip off and result in loss of steering and a potential crash.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryInstall new pinch bolts, as necessary, and retorque to 40-45 lb./ft.
NotesSystem: steering/pinch bolt.vehicle description: intercity coaches.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
PE88005TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.10/16/198711/19/1987FAST IDLE AIR CYL FAILURES
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