Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Transit Coaches. The Tie Rod Ball Joint Cotter Pin And Nut May Be Missing Or The Nut May Be Loose.
Make Of Vehicle
MCI
Model Of Vehicle
102A3
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
98V107000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
Effect Of Defect
The Tie Rod Ball Joint Could Separate Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Ball Joint Torque And Retighten Any Loose Parts Or Replace Any Missing Parts.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Motor Coach Ind., Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
296
Date Owners Notified
19980708
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries
Date Report Received
19980518