Recall 79V170000: MINIBUS INC.

Report received

Jul 10, 1979

Manufacturer

MINIBUS INC.

Potentially affected

34vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Due to the wearing down of the serrations of the shell assembly, loss or reduction of steering control may be experienced by driver. This can occur when strain is put upon the steering mechanism, such as when turning while stopping or moving very slowly. Wearing out of serrations may be caused by an improper fit between the neck of the shell assembly and the serrations, or improper height of the steering column causing a "bottoming out" within the shell assembly.

Remedy

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace shell assembly with a type having an adequately sized neck. In addition, proper height adjustment of the steering column will be assured through maintenance procedures to help prevent a "bottoming out" within the shell assembly.