Make : MCI | Model : 102A3 | Year : 1998 |
Build Dates : - | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V107000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19980708 | Date Received by ODI: 19980518 | Date Added to Database: 19980518 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MOTOR COACH IND., INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 296 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE TIE ROD BALL JOINT COTTER PIN AND NUT MAY BE MISSING OR THE NUT MAY BE LOOSE. |
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Consequence:
THE TIE ROD BALL JOINT COULD SEPARATE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BALL JOINT TORQUE AND RETIGHTEN ANY LOOSE PARTS OR REPLACE ANY MISSING PARTS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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