Transportation Mc9 1986
Model Mc9 made in 1986 by Transportation got 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There was one recall concerning 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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| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V097000 | TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. | from 06/01/1984 to 06/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 79 | 09/03/1986 | MFR | TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. | 07/22/1986 | 07/29/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The 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 Summary | Install new pinch bolts, as necessary, and retorque to 40-45 lb./ft. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering/pinch bolt.vehicle description: intercity 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 | |
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| 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 | ||||||