Recall
Mci Mc-8 — 99V036000
NHTSA ID
99V036000
Make
Mci
Model
Mc-8
Years Affected
1981
Recall Date
1999-02-18
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES
Units Affected
19,600
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
23A
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE STEERING ARMS ON THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT BEING PROPERLY MAINTAINED AT RECOMMENDED INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE INTERVALS.
Consequence
THESE STEERING ARMS COULD FAIL DUE TO POOR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.
Remedy
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.