OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

84V010000

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar

Reported Jan 1, 1984 · GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.

Summary

SOME BUSES MAY HAVE MISALIGNMENT OF THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY AND THE GEAR BOX.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

REPLACEMENT OF THE LOWER JACKET TUBE BEARING, STEERING MOUNTING BRACKET, AND POSSIBLY THE WHEEL TUBE.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES.SYSTEM: STEERING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: EXCESSIVE MISALIGNMENT CAN LEAD TO BEARING FAILURE ANDDAMAGE TO OR FAILURE OF THE WHEEL TUBE. HIGH STEERING FORCES, BINDING, OREXCESSIVE LOOSENESS OF THE STEERING WHEEL CAN OCCUR. LOSS OF STEERING MAY ALSOOCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1984 Grumman Metro 1984 Grumman 870 1984 Flxible Metro 1984 Flxible Transit Coach 1983 Grumman 870 1983 Grumman Metro 1983 Grumman Transit Coach 1983 Flxible Metro 1982 Grumman 870 1981 Grumman 870 1980 Grumman 870 1979 Grumman 870 1978 Grumman 870

This is model-level recall history. It does not confirm whether a particular VIN is affected or has received the repair. Check with NHTSA ↗