MOTOR COACH MC-5A 1982: STEERING:LINKAGES
| Make : MOTOR COACH | Model : MC-5A | Year : 1982 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V036000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 0000-00-00 | Date Received by ODI: 1999-02-18 | Date Added to Database: 1999-02-25 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Motor Coach Industries | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 23A | ||
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 19600 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE STEERING ARMS ON THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT BEING PROPERLY MAINTAINED AT RECOMMENDED INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE INTERVALS. |
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Consequence:
THESE STEERING ARMS COULD FAIL DUE TO POOR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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'. |
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