Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
TRANSPORTATION
Model Of Vehicle
96A2
Year
1985
Recall Campaign Number
86V097000
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Install New Pinch Bolts, As Necessary, And Retorque To 40-45 Lb./Ft.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Transportation Mfg. Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19840601
End Of Manufacture
19860601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
79
Date Owners Notified
19860903
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Transportation Mfg. Corp.
Date Report Received
19860722