MCI MC-8 1980: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V036000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MCI | MC-8 | 1980 |
| 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
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE STEERING ARMS ON THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT BEING PROPERLY MAINTAINED AT RECOMMENDED INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE INTERVALS.
THESE STEERING ARMS COULD FAIL DUE TO POOR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.
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.
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'.
