Shyft Group | NHTSA Recall #96V081000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V081000 by Shyft Group. Includes 604 affected units, SPARTAN/STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The draglinks have been equipped with an anti-tilt seal on the pitman end that can affect the taper fit of the ball stud taper into the pitman arm. The recommended torque on the stud nut does not overcome the compression of the anti-tilt seal.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace washers with 90 degree flanges with washers having a 45 degree flange and sandwich the rubber bushing in the anti-tilt seal. The flanges allow the bushing to properly expand. If a body has been completed on the chassis, the pitman arm will also be replaced.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V081000
Manufacturer: Shyft Group
Report Received Date: 1996-05-17T00:00:00
Subject: Spartan/steering:linkages:link
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 604

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: The draglinks have been equipped with an anti-tilt seal on the pitman end that can affect the taper fit of the ball stud taper into the pitman arm. The recommended torque on the stud nut does not overcome the compression of the anti-tilt seal.
Consequence Summary: This condition can cause a loosening of the joint and ultimate separation resulting in loss of steering.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace washers with 90 degree flanges with washers having a 45 degree flange and sandwich the rubber bushing in the anti-tilt seal. The flanges allow the bushing to properly expand. If a body has been completed on the chassis, the pitman arm will also be replaced.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-xsui-u599_qng8
NHTSA ID: 96V081000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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