Motor Coach Industries | NHTSA Recall #01V140008

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V140008 by Motor Coach Industries. Includes 596 affected units, MCI/TRW STEERING SYSTEMS/TIE ROD ENDS (20EDL), component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Motorhomes equipped with drag link assemblies containing 20-edl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the defective drag links. owner/distributor notification began april 18, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mci at 1-800-241-2941 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V140008

Manufacturer: Motor Coach Industries

Report Received Date: 2001-12-19T00:00:00

Subject: Mci/trw steering systems/tie rod ends (20edl)

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 596

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Motorhomes equipped with drag link assemblies containing 20-edl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.

Consequence Summary: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the defective drag links. owner/distributor notification began april 18, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mci at 1-800-241-2941 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-gr4d-pvdh-z2rs

NHTSA ID: 01V140008

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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