Make : MCI | Model : 102DLS3 | Year : 1999 |
Build Dates : 19990705 - 19991018 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 01V140008 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20010418 | Date Received by ODI: 20011219 | Date Added to Database: 20020102 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MOTOR COACH IND., INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | ||
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Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 596 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |