Recall Register

1985 Transportation 96A2: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1985 Transportation 96A2. The newest campaign is 86V097000. NHTSA received the report on 22 Jul 1986. The NHTSA record gives the component Steering / Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion). NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 86V097000, in the NHTSA record

Install new pinch bolts, as necessary, and retorque to 40-45 lb./ft.
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Recall campaigns

3 campaigns, newest first. 169 units in total.

  1. 86V097000Received . 79 units.

    Steering / Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion)

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Install new pinch bolts, as necessary, and retorque to 40-45 lb./ft.

    Report filed by TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 85V148000Received . 51 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Inspect and make proper installation of the air brake lines.

    Report filed by TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 85V082000Received . 39 units.

    Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Replacement of tie rods on buses found to have tire clearance problems.

    Report filed by TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 1985 Transportation 96A2
NumberTypeSubjectComponentOpenedClosedCampaign
PE88005Preliminary evaluationFAST IDLE AIR CYL FAILURESVehicle Speed Control / Linkages16 Oct 198719 Nov 1987

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 19853
  2. 19862
  3. 19871
  4. 19881
  5. 19891

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 1985 Transportation 96A2: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/transportation/96a2/1985/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1985 Transportation 96A2?
169 units in 3 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Transportation 96A2 have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the Transportation 96A2, model years 1985 to 1989. 3 of them name the 1985 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1985 Transportation 96A2 open?
No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.