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MCI 96A3 Recall 99V036: Steering:Linkages

NHTSA campaign 99V036, reported February 18, 1999, 19,600 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 99V036MOTOR COACH IND., INC.
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE STEERING ARMS ON THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT BEING PROPERLY MAINTAINED AT RECOMMENDED INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE INTERVALS.
Risk
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.
Notes
OWNERS CAN OBTAIN THE REPAIR KIT BY CONTACTING MCI AT 1-204-287-4982. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

MCI 96A319801981198219831984198519861987
MCI MC-519801981198219831984198519861987
MCI MC-5A19801981198219831984198519861987
MCI MC-719801981198219831984198519861987
MCI MC-819801981198219831984198519861987
MCI MC-919801981198219831984198519861987