Vehicle recall 85V082000 · June 24, 1985
Transportation 96A2 and MC9
The center axle mounted steering gear necessitates the use of longer tie rod arms.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The center axle mounted steering gear necessitates the use of longer tie rod arms. These arms come in closer proximity to the front tires than buses not having the center axle mounted steering gear. Consequence of defect: the longer tie rod could scuff the front tire, which could result in tire failure and possible loss of vehicle control.
- Remedy
- Replacement of tie rods on buses found to have tire clearance problems.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: buses MC-9 tab, 96A2.SYSTEM: steering/tie rods.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V082000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 24, 1985
- Filed by
- TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.
- Owner notification
- August 15, 1985
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 39
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Transportation 96A2 (1985): 1985
- Transportation MC9 (1985): 1985
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