2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Posted on: 1998-05-18
Description
Vehicle description: transit coaches. The tie rod ball joint cotter pin and nut may be missing or the nut may be loose.
Consequence
The tie rod ball joint could separate increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the ball joint torque and retighten any loose parts or replace any missing parts.
Notes
Owner notification began july 8, 1998.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).