Recalls for 1986 Transportation 96a3

DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH

Posted on: 1989-04-26
Description
Under certain conditions when applying turn signal switch and turning steering wheel, a turn signal component could drag across the face of the turn signal detent plate.

Consequence
This could restrict free movement of the steering wheel,which may result in an accident.

Corrective Action
Replace defective canceling plates and remove any debris present in lower steering column shaft.

Notes
System: turn signal switch/steering column.vehicle description: transit coaches.

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:LINKAGES

Posted on: 1987-05-19
Description
There may not be proper engagement between the male taper of the ball stud and the female taper of the pitman arm.

Consequence
Steering drag link could loosen and disengage from thesteering gear pitman arm, and result in a total loss of steering control.

Corrective Action
Repair to ensure that coaches have a good, tight pitman arm/drag link joint.

Notes
System: steeringvehicle description: metro transit coaches.