TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.: Safety Recalls in 1985

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. in 1985. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 15, 1985

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:LINES:METALLIC

BRAKE AIR LINES WERE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED. THE BRAKE AIR LINES FROM THE BULKHEAD FITTINGS TO A TWO-WAY VALVE AND TO A RELAY VALVE WHICH FEEDS THE PARK BRAKE AND SERVICE BRAKES WERE INADVERTENTLY REVERSED DURING INSTALLATION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION ALLOWS THE PARKING BRAKE TO FUNCTION NORMALLY, BUT WHEN THE SERVICE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AIR IS DIRECTED TO THE PARKING BRAKE DIAPHRAGMS AND NOT TO THE SERVICE BRAKES. THIS WILL SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE THE STOPPING CAPABILITY OF THE SERVICE BRAKES. ALSO, IF THE PARKING BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY MAY BE DIFFICULT TO RELEASE.

NHTSA ID: 85V148000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 51

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

INSPECT AND MAKE PROPER INSTALLATION OF THE AIR BRAKE LINES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 24, 1985

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD:INNER

THE CENTER AXLE MOUNTED STEERING GEAR NECESSITATES THE USE OF LONGER TIE ROD ARMS. THESE ARMS COME IN CLOSER PROXIMITY TO THE FRONT TIRES THAN BUSES NOT HAVING THE CENTER AXLE MOUNTED STEERING GEAR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE LONGER TIE ROD COULD SCUFF THE FRONT TIRE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

NHTSA ID: 85V082000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 39

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

REPLACEMENT OF TIE RODS ON BUSES FOUND TO HAVE TIRE CLEARANCE PROBLEMS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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