Capacity Bus Chassis (1996) – 99V033002

Defect Description For Recall

Vehicle Description: Bus Chassis 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.

Make Of Vehicle

CAPACITY

Model Of Vehicle

BUS CHASSIS

Year

1996

Recall Campaign Number

99V033002

Component Description

Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:ConneCTIng

Effect Of Defect

Separation Of The Tie Rod End Could Result In Loss Of Steering Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.

Fix Defect

Spicer Is ConduCTIng The Owner Notification And Remedy For This Campaign. Dealers Will Replace The Complete Tie Rod Assembly.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Capacity Of Texas

Start Of Manufacture

19960501

End Of Manufacture

19971031

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

70

Date Owners Notified

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Capacity Of Texas

Date Report Received

19990406

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard