Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V138000 Reported March 25, 2008

Steering miter box bracket

Q: What is recall 08V138000?

NHTSA recall 08V138000 was issued by Millennium Transit Services, Llc on March 25, 2008. It addresses: Steering miter box bracket. The recall affects approximately 23 vehicles , with the defect involving the Steering component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Millennium Transit Services, Llc · Steering · 23 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

08V138000

Manufacturer Campaign

08-001

Manufacturer

Millennium Transit Services, Llc

Component

Steering

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 25, 2008

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Millennium Transit Services, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 08V138000 or campaign 08-001.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 08V138000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V138000?

NHTSA recall 08V138000 was issued by Millennium Transit Services, Llc on March 25, 2008. It addresses: Steering miter box bracket. The recall affects approximately 23 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Millennium Transit Services, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V138000 or the manufacturer campaign number 08-001. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.