OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

87V074000

Steering:linkages

Reported May 21, 1987 · MOTOR COACH IND., INC.

Summary

THERE MAY NOT BE PROPER ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE MALE TAPER OF THE BALL STUD AND THE FEMALE TAPER OF THE PITMAN ARM.

Consequence

STEERING DRAG LINK COULD LOOSEN AND DISENGAGE FROM THESTEERING GEAR PITMAN ARM, AND RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Remedy

REPAIR TO ENSURE THAT COACHES HAVE A GOOD, TIGHT PITMAN ARM/DRAG LINK JOINT.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: INTERCITY COACHES.

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