Transportation Mc9 1985

Model Mc9 made in 1985 by Transportation got 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There was one recall concerning steering .

Model 1985

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
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.
STEERING - LINKAGES
87V065000TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.from 08/01/1980 to 04/01/1987V (Vehicle)283406/29/1987MFRTRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.05/13/198705/19/1987
Defect SummaryThere may not be proper engagement between the male taper of the ball stud and the female taper of the pitman arm.
Consequence SummarySteering drag link could loosen and disengage from thesteering gear pitman arm, and result in a total loss of steering control.
Corrective SummaryRepair to ensure that coaches have a good, tight pitman arm/drag link joint.
NotesSystem: steeringvehicle description: metro transit coaches.
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
85V082000TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.from 01/01/1985 to 05/01/1985V (Vehicle)3908/15/1985MFRTRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.06/24/198506/28/1985
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryReplacement of tie rods on buses found to have tire clearance problems.
NotesVehicle description: buses mc-9 tab, 96a2.system: steering/tie rods.

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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