Vehicle Safety Data

Recall 99V036000 — STEERING:LINKAGES Defect in 1978-1987 MCI MC-9

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RECALL This recall affects up to 19,600 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 99V036000
Manufacturer MOTOR COACH IND., INC.
Vehicles Affected 19,600
Component STEERING:LINKAGES
Affected Vehicles
1978 MCI MC-8, 1978 MCI MC-5, 1978 MCI MC-7, 1978 MCI 96A3, 1978 MCI MC-9, 1978 MCI MC-5A, 1979 MCI MC-8, 1979 MCI MC-7, 1979 MCI MC-5A, 1979 MCI MC-9, 1979 MCI 96A3, 1979 MCI MC-5, 1980 MCI MC-8, 1980 MCI MC-5A, 1980 MCI 96A3, 1980 MCI MC-9, 1980 MCI MC-7, 1980 MCI MC-5, 1981 MCI MC-9, 1981 MCI MC-8, 1981 MCI MC-7, 1981 MCI MC-5A, 1981 MCI 96A3, 1981 MCI MC-5, 1982 MCI MC-7, 1982 MCI 96A3, 1982 MCI MC-9, 1982 MCI MC-8, 1982 MCI MC-5A, 1982 MCI MC-5, 1983 MCI MC-7, 1983 MCI 96A3, 1983 MCI MC-9, 1983 MCI MC-8, 1983 MCI MC-5A, 1983 MCI MC-5, 1984 MCI MC-9, 1984 MCI MC-7, 1984 MCI MC-5A, 1984 MCI MC-5, 1984 MCI 96A3, 1984 MCI MC-8, 1985 MCI 96A3, 1985 MCI MC-5, 1985 MCI MC-9, 1985 MCI MC-8, 1985 MCI MC-7, 1985 MCI MC-5A, 1986 MCI MC-9, 1986 MCI MC-7, 1986 MCI MC-5A, 1986 MCI 96A3, 1986 MCI MC-8, 1986 MCI MC-5, 1987 MCI MC-9, 1987 MCI MC-5A, 1987 MCI 96A3, 1987 MCI MC-8, 1987 MCI MC-7, 1987 MCI MC-5

Defect Description

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

Safety Consequence

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

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.

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