1999 MCI 102DL3 RECALL - #01V140008
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES CONTAINING 20-EDL MODEL BALL SOCKETS AND MANUFACTURED BY TRW. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1999 MCI 102DL3 |
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| Manufacturer |
MOTOR COACH IND., INC. |
| Manufactured between |
7/5/1999 - 10/18/1999 |
| Recalled on |
1/2/2002 |
| Influenced by |
MOTOR COACH IND., INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/18/2001 |
| # Affected |
596 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES CONTAINING 20-EDL MODEL BALL SOCKETS AND MANUFACTURED BY TRW. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET. |
| Consequences |
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE DRAG LINKS. OWNER/DISTRIBUTOR NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 18, 2001. 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 1-800-241-2941 OR TRW CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-280-3287. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1999 MCI 102DL3 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
1999 MCI 102DL3 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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