1982 Man Sg220 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 89V177000
Manufacturer: MANSFIELD TIRE & RUBBER C
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 1981
Manufactured End Date: July 1st, 1988
Date of Owner Notification: December 1st, 1989

Defect Summary:
A CRACK MAY DEVELOP IN THE REAR END CARRIER ARMS THAT ARE THE LOAD CARRYING MEMBERS ATTACHING THE TWO SECTIONS OF THE ARTICULATED BUS.

Corrective Summary:
INSTALL REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS TO PREVENT CRACKING OF THE CARRIER ARMS.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: REAR CARRIER ARMS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ARTICULATED BUSES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SUCH CRACKS COULD EVENTUALLY PROGRESS TO POINT WHERECARRIER ARMS WOULD BREAK. IF BREAK DOES OCCUR, THE REAR SECTION WOULD HAVE NODIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.