Vehicle recall 86V097000 · July 22, 1986
Transportation 96A2 and MC9
The pinch bolt used to clamp the steering drive shaft yoke to the steering gear box shaft may have insufficient torque.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The pinch bolt used to clamp the steering drive shaft yoke to the steering gear box shaft may have insufficient torque. Consequence of defect: if the pinch bolt has insufficient torque, the bolt will wear to the extent that loss of interface with the groove in the steering box would occur, allowing the steering drive shaft to slip off and result in loss of steering and a potential crash.
- Remedy
- Install new pinch bolts, as necessary, and retorque to 40-45 lb./ft.
- Notes
- System: steering/pinch bolt.vehicle description: intercity coaches.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V097000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 22, 1986
- Filed by
- TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.
- Owner notification
- September 3, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 79
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
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 (1985-1986): 1986, 1985
- Transportation MC9 (1985-1986): 1986, 1985
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