MOTOR COACH MC-9 1984: STEERING:LINKAGES
| Make : MOTOR COACH | Model : MC-9 | Year : 1984 |
| Build Dates : 1980-08-01 - 1987-04-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 87V074000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1987-07-01 | Date Received by ODI: 1987-05-21 | Date Added to Database: 1987-06-09 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Motor Coach Industries | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5043 | ||
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Summary:
THERE MAY NOT BE PROPER ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE MALE TAPER OF THE BALL STUD AND THE FEMALE TAPER OF THE PITMAN ARM. |
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Consequence:
STEERING DRAG LINK COULD LOOSEN AND DISENGAGE FROM THESTEERING GEAR PITMAN ARM, AND RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
REPAIR TO ENSURE THAT COACHES HAVE A GOOD, TIGHT PITMAN ARM/DRAG LINK JOINT. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: INTERCITY COACHES. |
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