MCI 96A3 1979: STEERING:LINKAGES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V036000

Make Model Year
MCI 96A3 1979
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1999-02-18 1999-02-25

Manufacturers Involved: Motor Coach Industries

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 23A

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 19600

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE STEERING ARMS ON THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT BEING PROPERLY MAINTAINED AT RECOMMENDED INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE INTERVALS.

Consequence

THESE STEERING ARMS COULD FAIL DUE TO POOR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.

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.

Notes

OWNERS CAN OBTAIN THE REPAIR KIT BY CONTACTING MCI AT 1-204-287-4982. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.