NHTSA Recall 01V140008
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V140008; Date: Dec. 19, 2001
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 MCI 102D3; 2000 MCI 102D3; 1999 MCI 102DL3; 2000 MCI 102DL3; 1999 MCI 102DLS3; 2000 MCI 102DLS3
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: Motor Coach Ind. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 596
Recall Summary:
Motorhomes equipped with drag link assemblies containing 20-edl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the defective drag links. Owner/distributor notification began April 18, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mci at 1-800-241-2941 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 18, 2001
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