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.