Motor Coach Industries | NHTSA Recall #89V132000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 89V132000 by Motor Coach Industries. Includes 448 affected units, SUSPENSION:TWIN:I-BEAM:SOLID:FRONT:RADIUS ARM, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Due to high loads on the upper rear radius rod, which is used to locate the crive axle and limit vehicle roll during turning manuevers, the upper rear radius rod may fail.

Corrective Action

Replace suspect radius rods with rods of a more heavy-duty design.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 89V132000

Manufacturer: Motor Coach Industries

Report Received Date: 1989-08-08T00:00:00

Subject: Suspension:twin:i-beam:solid:front:radius arm

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 448

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Due to high loads on the upper rear radius rod, which is used to locate the crive axle and limit vehicle roll during turning manuevers, the upper rear radius rod may fail.

Consequence Summary: This could result in inadequate location of the axlewith possible interference between moving parts, which could cause stabilityproblems and a potential for an accident.

Corrective Action: Replace suspect radius rods with rods of a more heavy-duty design.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-nu8p-u79e-pw4y

NHTSA ID: 89V132000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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