Vehicle recall 86V134000 · October 7, 1986

1983-1984 Carpenter CBW 300

Cracks may develop in the right hand support bracket of the steering gear mounting plate of the front suspension assembly.

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

Summary: Cracks may develop in the right hand support bracket of the steering gear mounting plate of the front suspension assembly. Consequence of defect: right side of steering gear mounting plate could become disengaged affecting steering control.
Remedy: Repair cracks and add an axle clamp to steering gear mounting plate to prevent future failures.
Notes: System: steering/suspension.vehicle description: 30 foot transit coaches.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 86V134000
Reported to NHTSA: October 7, 1986
Filed by: CARPENTER BDY WRKS, INC.
Owner notification: October 7, 1986
Vehicles potentially affected: 96
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Recall 86V134000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Carpenter CBW 300 (1983-1984): 1984, 1983

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