Vehicle recall 89V113000 · July 13, 1989

1987-1989 Crown School Bus

Premature wear in the idler arm pivot bearing and or ball joint attachments could occur.

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

Summary: Premature wear in the idler arm pivot bearing and or ball joint attachments could occur.
Consequence: This wear can result in looseness in the steering anderratic steering reponse, which could result in an accident.
Remedy: Replace idler arm design with a one piece drag link.
Notes: System:steering idler arm.vehicle description:school buses.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 89V113000
Reported to NHTSA: July 13, 1989
Filed by: CROWN COACH CORPORATION
Owner notification: July 13, 1989
Vehicles potentially affected: 206
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Linkages › Arm › Idler and attachment

Recall 89V113000 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.

Crown School Bus (1987-1989): 1989, 1988, 1987

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