Transportation 96a3 1986
Model 96a3 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
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V063000 | TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. | from 01/01/1986 to 03/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 1524 | MFR | TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. | 04/14/1989 | 04/26/1989 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Under 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 Summary | This could restrict free movement of the steering wheel,which may result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace defective canceling plates and remove any debris present in lower steering column shaft. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: turn signal switch/steering column.vehicle description: transit coaches. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V065000 | TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. | from 08/01/1980 to 04/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 2834 | 06/29/1987 | MFR | TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. | 05/13/1987 | 05/19/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | There may not be proper engagement between the male taper of the ball stud and the female taper of the pitman arm. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Steering drag link could loosen and disengage from thesteering gear pitman arm, and result in a total loss of steering control. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Repair to ensure that coaches have a good, tight pitman arm/drag link joint. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steeringvehicle description: metro transit coaches. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE88005 | TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. | 10/16/1987 | 11/19/1987 | FAST IDLE AIR CYL FAILURES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||