NHTSA recall 07V191000
Steering
Mci F3500
Reported May 3, 2007163 vehicles affectedMOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
The defect
On certain motor coaches where the steering arm idler bracket mounting IS attached to the underside of the frame, the frame structure can crack and the idler plate can separate.
The risk
This could lead to loss of steering control and a crash without warning.
The remedy
Mci will add reinforcement gussets in order to reduce the stress where cracking can occur, and will repair the existing components in the affected units as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on august 7, 2007. Owners may contact mci at 1-800-241-2947.