Defect Description For Recall
There May Not Be Proper Engagement Between The Male Taper Of The Ball StUD And The Female Taper Of The Pitman Arm.
Make Of Vehicle
MOTOR COACH
Model Of Vehicle
102A3
Year
1986
Recall Campaign Number
87V074000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages
Effect Of Defect
Steering Drag Link Could Loosen And Disengage From Thesteering Gear Pitman Arm, And Result In A Total Loss Of Steering Control.
Fix Defect
Repair To Ensure That Coaches Have A Good, Tight Pitman Arm/Drag Link Joint.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Motor Coach Ind., Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19800801
End Of Manufacture
19870401
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5043
Date Owners Notified
19870701
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries
Date Report Received
19870521