NHTSA Campaign 94V020000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Issued by MOTOR COACH IND., INC. · Reported Feb 4, 1994 · 1,333 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE BRAKE ROD TO BRAKE ARM ATTACHING NUT AND BOLT ARE UNDERTORQUED AND MAY LOOSEN AND FALL OFF CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE ROD AND ARM.
Consequence
SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE ROD AND THE BRAKE ARM RESULTS IN THE TOTAL LOSS OF THE SERVICE BRAKES WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
MCI WILL SUPPLY 1/2" UNF "STOVER" LOCKNUT TO CUSTOMERS. THIS LOCKNUT SHOULD BE INSTALLED IMMEDIATELY AND TORQUED TO 40 LB/FT (54 NM). A FASTENER WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER ALONG WITH THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCI | 102A3 | 1992 | 1,333 |
| MCI | 102A3 | 1993 | 1,333 |
| MCI | 102B3 | 1991 | 1,333 |
| MCI | 102B3 | 1992 | 1,333 |
| MCI | 102B3 | 1993 | 1,333 |
| MCI | 102C3 | 1991 | 1,333 |
| MCI | 102C3 | 1992 | 1,333 |
| MCI | 102C3 | 1993 | 1,333 |
| MCI | 102D3 | 1991 | 1,333 |
| MCI | 102D3 | 1992 | 1,333 |
| MCI | 102D3 | 1993 | 1,333 |
| MCI | 102DL3 | 1991 | 1,333 |
| MCI | 102DL3 | 1992 | 1,333 |
| MCI | 102DL3 | 1993 | 1,333 |
| MCI | 96B3 | 1991 | 1,333 |
| MCI | 96B3 | 1992 | 1,333 |
| MCI | 96B3 | 1993 | 1,333 |
| MCI | MC12 | 1991 | 1,333 |
| MCI | MC12 | 1992 | 1,333 |
| MCI | MC12 | 1993 | 1,333 |
| MCI | MC9 | 1991 | 1,333 |
| MCI | MC9 | 1992 | 1,333 |
| MCI | MC9 | 1993 | 1,333 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 94V020000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.