| Make : MCI | Model : MC5 | Year : No Year Given |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V036000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19990218 | Date Added to Database: 19990225 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MOTOR COACH IND., INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 23A | ||
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 19600 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE STEERING ARMS ON THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT BEING PROPERLY MAINTAINED AT RECOMMENDED INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE INTERVALS. |
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Consequence:
THESE STEERING ARMS COULD FAIL DUE TO POOR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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). |
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