Unknown or otherRecall 95V-122 · 1995 Mci 102D3
MOTOR COACH IND., INC. recall 95V-122 covers 36 1995 Mci 102D3 for a unknown or other problem, reported to NHTSA on June 19, 1995.
Source: NHTSA recall 95V122000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE WEBBED BELT RETRACTORS USED TO SECURE A WHEEL CHAIR IN THE BUS FAIL WHEN THE PLASTIC RETRACTOR COVER SEPARATES ALLOWING THE COVER TO OPEN. THIS CAN ALLOW THE INTERNAL RETRACTOR SPRING TO RELEASE OUT OF THE RETRACTOR.
The risk
THE RETRACTOR COULD FAIL TO HOLD AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL RETROFIT THE WHEEL CHAIR SECUREMENT RETRACTORS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 40 PASSENGER BUSES WITH A GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING OF OVER 30,000 LBS.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT MCI AT 1-204-287-4274. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
The investigation behind this recall
- RQNHTSA