1997 World Trans 3000 Recall Information and Defects
The 1997 World Trans 3000 has 1 active safety recalls issued by the NHTSA and WORLD TRANS, INC.. These critical defects primarily concern connecting. Review the full details below, including NHTSA and Manufacturer Campaign numbers.
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Defect #1: Connecting Malfunction (MFR Campaign: )
NHTSA ID: 99V033004 | MFR Campaign Number:
Posted on: 1999-04-20
Description
Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with spicer 6,000 or 8,000 lb. Front steer axles. The tie rod end can pull outboard and separate from the tie rod tube due to improper thread engagement between the male tie rod end and the female tube.
Consequence
Separation of the tie rod end could result in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Spicer is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will replace the complete tie rod assembly
Notes
Spicer has reported that owner notification began march 19, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact world trans at
1-800-662-6892 or spicer at
1-219-483-7174. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (
1-888-327-4236)
