TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.: Safety Recalls in 1986

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. in 1986. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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July 22, 1986

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:GEAR BOX

THE PINCH BOLT USED TO CLAMP THE STEERING DRIVE SHAFT YOKE TO THE STEERING GEAR BOX SHAFT MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT TORQUE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE PINCH BOLT HAS INSUFFICIENT TORQUE, THE BOLT WILL WEAR TO THE EXTENT THAT LOSS OF INTERFACE WITH THE GROOVE IN THE STEERING BOX WOULD OCCUR, ALLOWING THE STEERING DRIVE SHAFT TO SLIP OFF AND RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING AND A POTENTIAL CRASH.

NHTSA ID: 86V097000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 79

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

INSTALL NEW PINCH BOLTS, AS NECESSARY, AND RETORQUE TO 40-45 LB./FT.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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