OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
94V208000
Suspension:multiple Axle
Reported Oct 27, 1994 · AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Summary
THE REAR AXLE BEARING LOCKING WASHER WAS NOT ASSEMBLED WITH A TAB BENT OVER THE JAM NUT. THE JAM NUT CAN LOOSEN ALLOWING THE BEARING ADJUSTING NUT TO LOOSEN.
Consequence
BEARING AND AXLE DAMAGE CAN OCCUR AND THE VEHICLE CAN BECOME UNSTABLE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT THE REAR AXLE BEARING LOCK NUT ASSEMBLY AND CHECK BEARING ADJUSTMENT. CORRECTIONS WILL BE MADE AS NECESSARY.
Notes
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; SINGLE AXLE; REAR; BEARING WHEEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT AMTRAN AT 1-800-843-5615. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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