Vehicle recall 99V033004 · April 13, 1999

1996-1997 World Trans 3000

Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with spicer 6,000 or 8,000 lb.

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

Summary: Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with spicer 6,000 or 8,000 lb. Front steer axles. The tie rod end can pull outboard and separate from the tie rod tube due to improper thread engagement between the male tie rod end and the female tube.
Consequence: Separation of the tie rod end could result in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Spicer is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will replace the complete tie rod assembly.
Notes: Spicer has reported that owner notification began March 19, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact world trans at 1-800-662-6892 or spicer at 1-219-483-7174.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 99V033004
Reported to NHTSA: April 13, 1999
Filed by: WORLD TRANS, INC.
Vehicles potentially affected: 81
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Linkages › Rod › Relay › Connecting

Recall 99V033004 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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World Trans 3000 (1996-1997): 1997, 1996

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