ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, THE TRANSVERSE CONTROL ARM OF THE FRONT AXLE MIGHT BREAK AS A RESULT OF EXTREME PRESSURE (E.G., DURING A SUDDEN APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES AT THE FINAL STAGE OF THE STOP).
Daimler Coaches North America – TRANSVERSE CONTROL ARM/FRONT AXLE
| Report Received Date | 06/13/2006 |
| NHTSA ID | 06V207000 |
| Consequence Summary | THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
| Corrective Action | SETRA TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVES WILL CONTACT THE CUSTOMER TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT TO TEST THE TRANSVERSE CONTROL ARM AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE TRANSVERSE CONTROL ARM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 26, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SETRA AT 1-800-882-8054. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 84 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=06V207000) |
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