Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: School And Transit Buses Equipped With 2-Piece, No5X7508 Tilting Steering Column, Or No5X710 Telescopic And Tilting Steering Column. The Upper Pinch Bolt Nut Was Omitted During The Assembly Process. If The Nut Was Not Installed, The Bolt Can Separate From The Universal Joint.
Make Of Vehicle
AMTRAN
Model Of Vehicle
RS3708
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
98V123000
Component Description
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Could Cause The Loss Of Steering Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Owners Will Be Provided With A Free Repair Kit And InstruCTIons To Remedy This Condition. If An Owner So Desires, Their Dealer Can Perform The Remedy For Them.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Transportation Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19980406
End Of Manufacture
19980527
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
253
Date Owners Notified
19980817
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ic Corporation
Date Report Received
19980602