Motor Coach Industries | NHTSA Recall #87V074000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 87V074000 by Motor Coach Industries. Includes 5,043 affected units, STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:PITMAN, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

There may not be proper engagement between the male taper of the ball stud and the female taper of the pitman arm.

Corrective Action

Repair to ensure that coaches have a good, tight pitman arm/drag link joint.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 87V074000

Manufacturer: Motor Coach Industries

Report Received Date: 1987-05-21T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:linkages:arm:pitman

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 5,043

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: There may not be proper engagement between the male taper of the ball stud and the female taper of the pitman arm.

Consequence Summary: Steering drag link could loosen and disengage from thesteering gear pitman arm, and result in a total loss of steering control.

Corrective Action: Repair to ensure that coaches have a good, tight pitman arm/drag link joint.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-4vwq-t445-webu

NHTSA ID: 87V074000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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