Vehicle recall 79V257000 · December 5, 1979

1979 Transportation Transit Bus

The mounting bracket and retainers which hold the steering idler arm in place can become loose.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The mounting bracket and retainers which hold the steering idler arm in place can become loose. The idler arm support fastener would then be free to move while vehicle is in operation, causing the fasteners to wear.
Remedy: Dealer will install a redesigned idler arm mounting on all affected vehicles.
Notes: Vehicle description: transit buses.system: steering; mounting bracket and retainers.consequences of defect: a loose idler arm may lead to loss of vehicle controland an accident.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 79V257000
Reported to NHTSA: December 5, 1979
Filed by: TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.
Vehicles potentially affected: 64
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Linkages › Arm › Idler and attachment

Recall 79V257000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Transportation Transit Bus (1979): 1979

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