Disc: caliperRecall 98V-044 · 1998 Mci Renaissance
MOTOR COACH IND., INC. recall 98V-044 covers 220 1998 Mci Renaissance for a disc: caliper problem, reported to NHTSA on March 9, 1998.
Source: NHTSA recall 98V044000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR COACHES. THE SIX MOUNTING BOLTS THAT PASS THROUGH THE TORQUE PLATE AND HOLD THE CALIPER CARRIER, ARE LOOSE, UNDER TORQUED, OR MISSING.
The risk
IF NOT AT PROPER TORQUE, LOOSE, OR MISSING, THE LOSS OF THE BOLTS CAN ALLOW THE BRAKE CALIPER TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE RIM AND AFFECT BRAKING PERFORMANCE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RETORQUE (OR REPLACE) THE SIX CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS, AND ANY RELATED ITEMS REQUIRED TO MAKE THE CORRECTIONS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN BY THE END OF MARCH 1998.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 1-800-241-2947.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.