MOTOR COACH MC9 1988: SUSPENSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 89V132000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MOTOR COACH | MC9 | 1988 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1990-03-01 | 1989-08-08 | 1989-08-12 |
Production Dates: 1987-05-01 - 1989-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: Motor Coach Industries
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 448
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
DUE TO HIGH LOADS ON THE UPPER REAR RADIUS ROD, WHICH IS USED TO LOCATE THE CRIVE AXLE AND LIMIT VEHICLE ROLL DURING TURNING MANUEVERS, THE UPPER REAR RADIUS ROD MAY FAIL.
THIS COULD RESULT IN INADEQUATE LOCATION OF THE AXLEWITH POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE BETWEEN MOVING PARTS, WHICH COULD CAUSE STABILITYPROBLEMS AND A POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
REPLACE SUSPECT RADIUS RODS WITH RODS OF A MORE HEAVY-DUTY DESIGN.
SYSTEM:SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:TRANSIT COACHES.
