Transportation 96A2 (1986) – 86V097000

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

1986

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard