Recalls for 2000 Mci 102dls3

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2002-01-02
Description
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
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.

Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).  

DEFECT #2 - 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).