3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Posted on: 2000-09-26
Description
Vehicle description: motor home chassis built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted abs activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed abs wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Consequence
This condition could cause the abs ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the abs ecu.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during september 2000. 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 1-800-241-2947. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Posted on: 1998-05-14
Description
Vehicle description: transit coaches equipped with wheel chair lifts. An instruction label identifying the location of the emergency exit was omitted from the wheel chair seating position located on the curb side of the vehicle. This does not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 217, bus window retention and release.
Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash or other emergency, passengers located in this seating position will not have the information to find proper access to the emergency exit.
Corrective Action
Owners will be provided with a label and installation instructions.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin june 1, 1998.owners who do not receive a label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact mci at 1-800-241-2947.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Posted on: 2006-12-22
Description
On certain motor coaches, the boost connector housing can fail over time, exposing the positive and negative terminals.
Consequence
This could result in the grounding of an unprotected circuit and could lead to a thermal event if not corrected.
Corrective Action
Customers are being advised to remove the boost connector and discard it. Customers will be offered a new design boost connector as an alternative at no cost. The recall began on january 2, 2007. Owners may contact mci at 1-800-241-2947.
Notes
Mci recall no. 274.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.