1993 MCI 96B3 RECALL - #94V020000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
THE BRAKE ROD TO BRAKE ARM ATTACHING NUT AND BOLT ARE UNDERTORQUED AND MAY LOOSEN AND FALL OFF CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE ROD AND ARM.
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| Vehicle |
1993 MCI 96B3 |
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| Manufacturer |
MOTOR COACH IND., INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 9/1/1993 |
| Recalled on |
2/17/1994 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
4/1/1994 |
| # Affected |
1,333 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
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| Description |
THE BRAKE ROD TO BRAKE ARM ATTACHING NUT AND BOLT ARE UNDERTORQUED AND MAY LOOSEN AND FALL OFF CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE ROD AND ARM. |
| Consequences |
SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE ROD AND THE BRAKE ARM RESULTS IN THE TOTAL LOSS OF THE SERVICE BRAKES WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
MCI WILL SUPPLY 1/2" UNF "STOVER" LOCKNUT TO CUSTOMERS. THIS LOCKNUT SHOULD BE INSTALLED IMMEDIATELY AND TORQUED TO 40 LB/FT (54 NM). A FASTENER WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER ALONG WITH THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: BRAKES; AIR SYSTEMS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES AND MOTOR COACHES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT MCI SERVICE AT 1-204-453-2872. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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