Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MCI
Model Of Vehicle
102DLS3
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
01V140008
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
If This Condition Occurs, The Driver Can Lose Partial Control Of The Right Front Wheel, Possibly Resulting In A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Motor Coach Ind., Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19990705
End Of Manufacture
19991018
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
596
Date Owners Notified
20010418
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries
Date Report Received
20011219