1986 Lag Galaxy Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1986 Lag Galaxy. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1986 Lag Galaxy
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Manual transmission (power train)
The manual transmission mount on these buses can break causing damage to the engine's flywheel housing.
Remedy: Replace the transmission mounts with heavier mounts.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
Remedy: Replace the brake lines and hoses with equipment that complies with FMVSS 106.
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Cables (vehicle speed control)
Routing of throttle cable and gear shift cable adjacent to the telma retarder could allow heat from the retarder to damage the cable jackets.
Remedy: Replace subject cables, as necessary, and wrap cables with a heat resistant blanket.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1986 Lag Galaxy. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Lag Galaxy model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lag Galaxy model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 Lag Galaxy | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 Lag Galaxy | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 Lag Galaxy | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 Lag Galaxy | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 Lag Galaxy | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 Lag Galaxy | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1986 Lag Galaxy
How do I know if my 1986 Lag Galaxy has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1986 Lag Galaxy; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lag dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 89V201000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Lag models
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.