The problem
Some buses may have misalignment of the steering column assembly and the gear box.
The fix
Replacement of the lower jacket tube bearing, steering mounting bracket, and possibly the wheel tube.
Contacts
Vehicle description: transit buses.System: steering.Consequences of defect: excessive misalignment can lead to bearing failure anddamage to or failure of the wheel tube. High steering forces, binding, orexcessive looseness of the steering wheel can occur. Loss of steering may alsooccur, possibly causing an accident.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Flxible, Grumman dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 84V010000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.