Make : MOTOR COACH | Model : 96A3 | Year : 1987 |
Build Dates : 19800801 - 19870401 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V074000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19870701 | Date Received by ODI: 19870521 | Date Added to Database: 19870609 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MOTOR COACH IND., INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | ||
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Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5043 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THERE MAY NOT BE PROPER ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE MALE TAPER OF THE BALL STUD AND THE FEMALE TAPER OF THE PITMAN ARM. |
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Consequence:
STEERING DRAG LINK COULD LOOSEN AND DISENGAGE FROM THESTEERING GEAR PITMAN ARM, AND RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
REPAIR TO ENSURE THAT COACHES HAVE A GOOD, TIGHT PITMAN ARM/DRAG LINK JOINT. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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