Recalls for 1984 Motor Coach Mc9

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID

Posted on: 1984-06-05
Description
Faulty filter collapses under normal amount of pressure.  Loss of steering power assist will result.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Customers were telephoned and instructed to remove filter element from steering.  Mci will later send a replacement filter and a compensation fee of $8.00 for labor.

Notes
Vehicle description: intercity buses.system: steering; power steering assist filter.consequences of defect: steering will become difficult.  Possible loss ofcontrol could result in an accident.

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:LINKAGES

Posted on: 1987-06-09
Description
There may not be proper engagement between the male taper of the ball stud and the female taper of the pitman arm.

Consequence
Steering drag link could loosen and disengage from thesteering gear pitman arm, and result in a total loss of steering control.

Corrective Action
Repair to ensure that coaches have a good, tight pitman arm/drag link joint.

Notes
System: steering.vehicle description: intercity coaches.