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1999-2000 Mci 102D3, Mci 102DL3 and others recall: tie rod assembly

Motor Coach Ind., Inc. reported this safety recall on December 19, 2001. It covers about 596 vehicles.

vehicles affected
596
reported
Dec 19, 2001
owners notified
Apr 18, 2001

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

What is wrong
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.
Risk
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 01V140008

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 01V140008

Is there a recall on the 1999-2000 Mci 102D3, Mci 102DL3 and others tie rod assembly?

Yes. Recall 01V140008, reported on December 19, 2001, covers about 596 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V140008?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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