Transportation Transit Bus 1979
Model Transit Bus made in 1979 by Transportation got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, steering.
Model 1979
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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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 80V048000 | TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. | from 04/01/1979 to 04/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 193 | 05/01/1980 | MFR | TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. | 04/22/1980 | 05/02/1980 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The interconnecting brake air lines between the foot operated brake valve and the air brake system may have been connected to an incorrect part of the system. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and perform the proper connection of the brake air lines. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: transit buses.system: service brakes; air lines.consequences of defect: if an air line failure were to cause loss of air fromthe front brake or rear service brake air tanks, the bus would lose itsemergency braking system. if the primary braking system were to fail, thiscould cause an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V257000 | TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. | from 03/01/1979 to 11/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 64 | MFR | TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. | 12/05/1979 | 01/11/1980 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The mounting bracket and retainers which hold the steering idler arm in place can become loose. the idler arm support fastener would then be free to move while vehicle is in operation, causing the fasteners to wear. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will install a redesigned idler arm mounting on all affected vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: transit buses.system: steering; mounting bracket and retainers.consequences of defect: a loose idler arm may lead to loss of vehicle controland an accident. | |||||||||||||||