1986 TRANSPORTATION 96A3 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
87V065000 on 05/18/1987
Component:
Steering:linkages
Manufactured:
07/31/1980 - 03/31/1987
Affected:
2,834
Defect:
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.
Correction:
Repair to ensure that coaches have a good, tight pitman arm/drag link joint.
Notes:
System: steeringvehicle description: metro transit coaches.

Campaign:
89V063000 on 04/25/1989
Component:
Exterior lighting:turn signal:switch
Manufactured:
12/31/1985 - 02/28/1989
Affected:
1,524
Defect:
Under certain conditions when applying turn signal switch and turning steering wheel, a turn signal component could drag across the face of the turn signal detent plate.
Consequence:
This could restrict free movement of the steering wheel,which may result in an accident.
Correction:
Replace defective canceling plates and remove any debris present in lower steering column shaft.
Notes:
System: turn signal switch/steering column.vehicle description: transit coaches.

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