MOTOR COACH MC9 1984: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V064000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MOTOR COACH | MC9 | 1984 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1984-05-22 | 1984-06-05 |
Production Dates: 1984-02-01 - 1984-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: Motor Coach Industries
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 207
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
FAULTY FILTER COLLAPSES UNDER NORMAL AMOUNT OF PRESSURE. LOSS OF STEERING POWER ASSIST WILL RESULT.
CUSTOMERS WERE TELEPHONED AND INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FILTER ELEMENT FROM STEERING. MCI WILL LATER SEND A REPLACEMENT FILTER AND A COMPENSATION FEE OF "8.00 FOR LABOR.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: INTERCITY BUSES.SYSTEM: STEERING; POWER STEERING ASSIST FILTER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: STEERING WILL BECOME DIFFICULT. POSSIBLE LOSS OFCONTROL COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
