MOTOR COACH MC9 1984: STEERING:LINKAGES
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V074000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MOTOR COACH | MC9 | 1984 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1987-07-01 | 1987-05-21 | 1987-06-09 |
Production Dates: 1980-08-01 - 1987-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: Motor Coach Industries
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5043
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
THERE MAY NOT BE PROPER ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE MALE TAPER OF THE BALL STUD AND THE FEMALE TAPER OF THE PITMAN ARM.
Consequence
STEERING DRAG LINK COULD LOOSEN AND DISENGAGE FROM THESTEERING GEAR PITMAN ARM, AND RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
REPAIR TO ENSURE THAT COACHES HAVE A GOOD, TIGHT PITMAN ARM/DRAG LINK JOINT.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: INTERCITY COACHES.
