NHTSA Recall 08V138000: Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)
MILLENNIUM TRANSIT SERVICES, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 23 vehicles. It affects 2006 Millennium Transit R80THN.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V138000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 08-001 |
| Component | STEERING › GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
| Report received | March 25, 2008 |
| Owner notification | April 4, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Millennium transit is recalling 23 my 2006 r80thn transit buses. The steering miter box bracket is mounted on a structural beam below the driver and holds the miter gear which connects the steering column to the steering shaft and steering gear.
Safety risk
Should there be a failure of the welds holding this bracket together, the result would be a loss of steering or control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will ship replacement part brackets along with installation instructions free of charge. The recall began on april 4, 2008. Owners may contact millennium transit at 1-575-347-7534.
Notes
Milennium transit recall no. 08-001.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V138000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Millennium Transit R80THN | 2006 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.