Control arm: upper ball jointRecall 98V-107 · 1998 Mci 102A3
MOTOR COACH IND., INC. recall 98V-107 covers 296 1998 Mci 102A3 for a control arm: upper ball joint problem, reported to NHTSA on May 18, 1998.
Source: NHTSA recall 98V107000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE TIE ROD BALL JOINT COTTER PIN AND NUT MAY BE MISSING OR THE NUT MAY BE LOOSE.
The risk
THE TIE ROD BALL JOINT COULD SEPARATE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BALL JOINT TORQUE AND RETIGHTEN ANY LOOSE PARTS OR REPLACE ANY MISSING PARTS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 8, 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.