NHTSA Recall 99V036000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V036000; Date: Feb. 18, 1999
These steering arms could fail due to poor inspection and maintenance procedures.
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 MCI 96A3; 1979 MCI 96A3; 1980 MCI 96A3; 1981 MCI 96A3; 1982 MCI 96A3; 1983 MCI 96A3; 1984 MCI 96A3; 1985 MCI 96A3; 1986 MCI 96A3; 1987 MCI 96A3; 1978 MCI Mc-5; 1979 MCI Mc-5; 1980 MCI Mc-5; 1981 MCI Mc-5; 1982 MCI Mc-5; 1983 MCI Mc-5; 1984 MCI Mc-5; 1985 MCI Mc-5; 1986 MCI Mc-5; 1987 MCI Mc-5; 1978 MCI Mc-5a; 1979 MCI Mc-5a; 1980 MCI Mc-5a; 1981 MCI Mc-5a; 1982 MCI Mc-5a; 1983 MCI Mc-5a; 1984 MCI Mc-5a; 1985 MCI Mc-5a; 1986 MCI Mc-5a; 1987 MCI Mc-5a; 1978 MCI Mc-7; 1979 MCI Mc-7; 1980 MCI Mc-7; 1981 MCI Mc-7; 1982 MCI Mc-7; 1983 MCI Mc-7; 1984 MCI Mc-7; 1985 MCI Mc-7; 1986 MCI Mc-7; 1987 MCI Mc-7; 1978 MCI Mc-8; 1979 MCI Mc-8; 1980 MCI Mc-8; 1981 MCI Mc-8; 1982 MCI Mc-8; 1983 MCI Mc-8; 1984 MCI Mc-8; 1985 MCI Mc-8; 1986 MCI Mc-8; 1987 MCI Mc-8; 1978 MCI Mc-9; 1979 MCI Mc-9; 1980 MCI Mc-9; 1981 MCI Mc-9; 1982 MCI Mc-9; 1983 MCI Mc-9; 1984 MCI Mc-9; 1985 MCI Mc-9; 1986 MCI Mc-9; 1987 MCI Mc-9
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: Motor Coach Ind. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 19,600
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: transit coaches. The steering arms on these vehicles are not being properly maintained at recommended inspection and maintenance intervals.
How to Fix:
Due to the age of these vehicles, mci is not obligated to offer reimbursement for the repair. However, a special kit has been developed for the owners to use which consists of a replacement steering arm, key, nut, cotter pin, and installation instructions.
Recall Notes:
Owners can obtain the repair kit by contacting mci at 1-204-287-4982. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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