Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 99V036000

Steering: linkages

MOTOR COACH IND., INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1999-02-18.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V036000

Steering: linkages

Component
Steering: linkages
Manufacturer
MOTOR COACH IND., INC.
Vehicles affected
19,600
Reported to NHTSA
1999-02-18

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE STEERING ARMS ON THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT BEING PROPERLY MAINTAINED AT RECOMMENDED INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE INTERVALS.

Safety risk

THESE STEERING ARMS COULD FAIL DUE TO POOR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.

Manufacturer 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.

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).

Scope of coverage

60 model years across 6 models.

ModelYears on record
MCI 96A31987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978
MCI MC-51987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978
MCI MC-5A1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978
MCI MC-71987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978
MCI MC-81987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978
MCI MC-91987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.