Steering: linkagesRecall 99V-036 · Mci vehicles

MOTOR COACH IND., INC. recall 99V-036 covers 19,600 Mci vehicles for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on February 18, 1999.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected19,6006 models

ReportedFeb 18, 1999Owner notice date not listed

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 99V036000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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

The risk

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

What to do

The fix

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.

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).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

6 models

Vehicles in this recall

Mci 96A31978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987

Mci MC-51978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987

Mci MC-5a1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987

Mci MC-71978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987

Mci MC-81978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987

Mci MC-91978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987