TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.: Safety Recalls in 1979

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. in 1979. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 5, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT

THE MOUNTING BRACKET AND RETAINERS WHICH HOLD THE STEERING IDLER ARM IN PLACE CAN BECOME LOOSE. THE IDLER ARM SUPPORT FASTENER WOULD THEN BE FREE TO MOVE WHILE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION, CAUSING THE FASTENERS TO WEAR.

NHTSA ID: 79V257000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 64

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED IDLER ARM MOUNTING ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 15, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE THE FOLLOWING NON-COMPLIANCES: THE LOW AIR WARNING SIGNAL MAY NOT ACTIVATE UNTIL THE SERVICE RESERVOIR PRESSURE IS BELOW 60 PSI. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE RELEASE TIME MAY EXCEED 0.55 SECONDS AT THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, WHICH CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS".

NHTSA ID: 79V188000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 748

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL ADJUST THE PIN SWITCH TO THE PROPER PRESSURE TO BRING THE VEHICLE INTO COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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