Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
WORLD TRANS
Model Of Vehicle
3000
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
99V033004
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
World Trans, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19960501
End Of Manufacture
19971031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
81
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
World Trans, Inc.
Date Report Received
19990413