1989 CROWN SCHOOL BUS Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 89V070000 on 05/18/1989
- Component:
- Electrical system:ignition:switch
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1967 - 02/28/1989
- Affected:
- 700
- Defect:
- The neutral by pass switch which allows the neutral start safety switch to be overridden violates the federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 102.
- Consequence:
- Should the neutral start switch be overridden and thebus engine started while in gear, it is possible for the bus to moveunexpectedly. this could result in a vehicle accident.
- Correction:
- On vehicles with automatic transmission, the switch is to be disconnected.
- Notes:
- System: transmission/neutral by pass switch.vehicle description: school buses equipped with automatic transmission andneutral by pass switch, fmvss 102.
- Campaign:
- 89V113000 on 07/22/1989
- Component:
- Steering:linkages:arm:idler and attachment
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1982 - 03/31/1989
- Affected:
- 206
- Defect:
- Premature wear in the idler arm pivot bearing and or ball joint attachments could occur.
- Consequence:
- This wear can result in looseness in the steering anderratic steering reponse, which could result in an accident.
- Correction:
- Replace idler arm design with a one piece drag link.
- Notes:
- System:steering idler arm.vehicle description:school buses.
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