Recalls for your 1976 Am General A

Recalls for 1976 Am General A

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2 recalls found.
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DEFECT #1 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR


Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Am general campaign no 0009.transit buses.possibility the steering propshaft yoke pinch bolts may be insufficiently torqued and could cause steeringand transfer gear shaft splines to become worn.this conditioncould create anexcessive play in the steering system and ultimate loss of steering ccontrolmay occur.(correct by inspecting and replacing worn parts and torque pinchbolts 15 to 20 ft/lbs.bus-transit.

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)


Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Am general campaign no n/a.transit buses.possibility that the steeringtransfer gears locking tab of lockwasher on the output shaft may not be engaged(bent over) to retain the output gear locknut.if thiscondition exists, it mayallow the output gear to move away from the driving gear, and loss of steeringcontrol may occur.(correct by inspecting to insure proper lock-washerengagement).bus-transit.