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Safety recall · 89V113000

Steering: idler and attachment Crown recall

CROWN COACH CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on July 13, 1989. It covers about 206 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
89V113000
Reported
Jul 13, 1989
Vehicles
206
Area
Steering

The problem

Premature wear in the idler arm pivot bearing and or ball joint attachments could occur.

The risk

This wear can result in looseness in the steering anderratic steering reponse, which could result in an accident.

The fix

Replace idler arm design with a one piece drag link.

Contacts

System: steering idler arm.Vehicle description: school buses.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Crown dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 89V113000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1987 Crown School Bus02D
1988 Crown School Bus02D
1989 Crown School Bus12F

Questions

Is the 89V113000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. CROWN COACH CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 89V113000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 89V113000 announced?

CROWN COACH CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on July 13, 1989. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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