MCI MC-12 1992: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| Make : MCI | Model : MC-12 | Year : 1992 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 1993-09-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 94V020000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1994-04-01 | Date Received by ODI: 1994-02-04 | Date Added to Database: 1994-02-17 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Motor Coach Industries | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1333 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE ROD AND THE BRAKE ARM RESULTS IN THE TOTAL LOSS OF THE SERVICE BRAKES WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
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. |
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