Motor Coach 102A3, 96A3, MC9 (1981-1987): Steering
Recall 87V074000 · May 21, 1987 · Motor Coach Ind., Inc.
5,043
vehicles affected
5,043
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 87V074000
- Date
- May 21, 1987
- Maker
- Motor Coach Ind., Inc.
- Units affected
- 5,043
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Linkages
- Model years
- 1981-1987
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
THERE MAY NOT BE PROPER ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE MALE TAPER OF THE BALL STUD AND THE FEMALE TAPER OF THE PITMAN ARM.
What can happen
STEERING DRAG LINK COULD LOOSEN AND DISENGAGE FROM THESTEERING GEAR PITMAN ARM, AND RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
REPAIR TO ENSURE THAT COACHES HAVE A GOOD, TIGHT PITMAN ARM/DRAG LINK JOINT.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 13 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Coach | 102A3 | 1985-1987 |
| Motor Coach | 96A3 | 1985-1987 |
| Motor Coach | MC9 | 1981-1987 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 87V074000?
3 models: Motor Coach 102A3 (1985-1987), Motor Coach 96A3 (1985-1987), Motor Coach MC9 (1981-1987), about 5,043 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 87V074000?
REPAIR TO ENSURE THAT COACHES HAVE A GOOD, TIGHT PITMAN ARM/DRAG LINK JOINT.
What can happen?
STEERING DRAG LINK COULD LOOSEN AND DISENGAGE FROM THESTEERING GEAR PITMAN ARM, AND RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.