MCI 102C3 1992: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 94V020000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MCI | 102C3 | 1992 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1994-04-01 | 1994-02-04 | 1994-02-17 |
Manufacturers Involved: Motor Coach Industries
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1333
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
THE BRAKE ROD TO BRAKE ARM ATTACHING NUT AND BOLT ARE UNDERTORQUED AND MAY LOOSEN AND FALL OFF CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE ROD AND ARM.
SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE ROD AND THE BRAKE ARM RESULTS IN THE TOTAL LOSS OF THE SERVICE BRAKES WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
MCI WILL SUPPLY 1/2" UNF "STOVER" LOCKNUT TO CUSTOMERS. THIS LOCKNUT SHOULD BE INSTALLED IMMEDIATELY AND TORQUED TO 40 LB/FT "54 NM". A FASTENER WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER ALONG WITH THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES.
SYSTEM: BRAKES; AIR SYSTEMS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES AND MOTOR COACHES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT MCI SERVICE AT 1-204-453-2872. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
