Transportation 1985–1986 Steering recall
Recalled July 22, 1986 · NHTSA recall 86V097000 · Transportation
Remedy
INSTALL NEW PINCH BOLTS, AS NECESSARY, AND RETORQUE TO 40-45 LB./FT.
Units
79 units
Description
THE PINCH BOLT USED TO CLAMP THE STEERING DRIVE SHAFT YOKE TO THE STEERING GEAR BOX SHAFT MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT TORQUE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE PINCH BOLT HAS INSUFFICIENT TORQUE, THE BOLT WILL WEAR TO THE EXTENT THAT LOSS OF INTERFACE WITH THE GROOVE IN THE STEERING BOX WOULD OCCUR, ALLOWING THE STEERING DRIVE SHAFT TO SLIP OFF AND RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING AND A POTENTIAL CRASH.
What to do
INSTALL NEW PINCH BOLTS, AS NECESSARY, AND RETORQUE TO 40-45 LB./FT.
Product
Transportation 96A2 · Transportation MC9
Manufacturer(s)
TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →