Defect Description For Recall
MillenniUM Transit Is Recalling 23 My 2006 R80Thn Transit Buses. The Steering Miter Box Bracket Is Mounted On A Structural Beam Below The Driver And Holds The Miter Gear Which Connects The Steering Column To The Steering Shaft And Steering Gear.
Make Of Vehicle
MILLENNIUM TRANSIT
Model Of Vehicle
R80THN
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
08V138000
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
Effect Of Defect
Should There Be A Failure Of The Welds Holding This Bracket Together, The Result Would Be A Loss Of Steering Or Control Of The Vehicle Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Ship Replacement Part Brackets Along With Installation InstruCTIons Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On April 4, 2008. Owners May Contact MillenniUM Transit At 1-575-347-7534.
Vehicle Manufacturer
MillenniUM Transit Services, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20060301
End Of Manufacture
20080328
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
23
Date Owners Notified
20080404
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
MillenniUM Transit Services, Llc
Date Report Received
20080325
Make Campaign Number
08-001