Recall 94V062000
Steering › Linkages — Bus Industries · reported 5 Apr 1994 · 509 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
THE STEERING LEVER FATIGUES AND FAILS IF PROPER ADJUSTMENT IS NOT USED ON STOPS AND RELIEF VALVES FOR SETTING THE MAXIMUM STEERING ANGLE OR CORRECT TORQUE IS NOT APPLIED AT THE STUDS AND NUTS WHICH ASSEMBLE THE STEERING LEVER.
The risk
FAILURE OF THE STEERING LEVER CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR CRACKS AT THE STEERING LEVER. THE LEVER WILL BE REPLACED IF CRACKS ARE FOUND.
SYSTEM: STEERING; LINKAGES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 21' AND 25' TRANSIT BUSES USED FOR TRANSPORTING DISABLEDPEOPLE.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLES IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREE UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED IN A REASONABLE TIME OF THE REMEDYDOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT BUS INDUSTRIES AT1-905-625-9510 (CANADIAN COMPANY.) ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFICSAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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