Recalls for your 1984 Flxible Transit Coach

Recalls for 1984 Flxible Transit Coach

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


Posted on: 1987-12-08
Description
Misalignment between the steering column assembly and the gear box.

Consequence
Excessive misalignment can lead to steering failure andloss of steering control.

Corrective Action
Requires removing old steering column and replacing with new designed column.

Notes
System: steeringvehicle description: buses

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID


Posted on: 1984-06-20
Description
The air starter control valve is equipped with a manual override push-button which bypasses the normal neutral safety interlock and is not in compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard 102, transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Air starter control valve will be removed if it is equipped with a manual override push-button feature and will be replaced with one that does not contain this feature.

Notes
Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with engine air starter.system: electrical; ignition neutral safety lock and air starter control valve.consequences of defect: vehicles may be started when the transmission isengaged in either forward or reverse.  Unexpected vehicle movement could resultin an accident or personal injury.

DEFECT #3 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR


Posted on: 1984-02-24
Description
Some buses may have misalignment of the steering column assembly and the gear box.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Replacement of the lower jacket tube bearing, steering mounting bracket, and possibly the wheel tube.

Notes
Vehicle description: transit buses.system: steering.consequences of defect: excessive misalignment can lead to bearing failure anddamage to or failure of the wheel tube.  High steering forces, binding, orexcessive looseness of the steering wheel can occur.  Loss of steering may alsooccur, possibly causing an accident.