NHTSA recall 01V140008
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Mci 102D3 and 2 more
Reported Dec 19, 2001596 vehicles affectedMOTOR COACH IND., INC.Built Jul 5, 1999 – Oct 18, 1999
The defect
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.
The risk
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
The 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.