1979 MCI MC-5 RECALL - #99V036000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE STEERING ARMS ON THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT BEING PROPERLY MAINTAINED AT RECOMMENDED INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE INTERVALS.
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| Vehicle |
1979 MCI MC-5 |
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| Manufacturer |
MOTOR COACH IND., INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
2/25/1999 |
| Influenced by |
MOTOR COACH IND., INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
19,600 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE STEERING ARMS ON THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT BEING PROPERLY MAINTAINED AT RECOMMENDED INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE INTERVALS. |
| Consequences |
THESE STEERING ARMS COULD FAIL DUE TO POOR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
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). |
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