MCI 102Dls3 (1999) – 01V140008

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard