Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Bus Chassis Equipped With Spicer 6,000 Or 8,000 Lb. Front Steer Axles. The Tie Rod End Can Pull Outboard And Separate From The Tie Rod Tube Due To Improper Thread Engagement Between The Male Tie Rod End And The Female Tube.
Make Of Vehicle
CAPACITY
Model Of Vehicle
BUS CHASSIS
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
99V033002
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:ConneCTIng
Effect Of Defect
Separation Of The Tie Rod End Could Result In Loss Of Steering Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Spicer Is ConduCTIng The Owner Notification And Remedy For This Campaign. Dealers Will Replace The Complete Tie Rod Assembly.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Capacity Of Texas
Start Of Manufacture
19960501
End Of Manufacture
19971031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
70
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Capacity Of Texas
Date Report Received
19990406