NHTSA recall 94V020000
Service brakes, air
Mci 102A3 and 7 more
The defect
The brake rod to brake arm attaching nut and bolt are undertorqued and may loosen and fall off causing separation of the rod and arm.
The risk
Separation of the brake rod and the brake arm results in the total loss of the service brakes which may result in an accident.
The remedy
Mci will supply 1/2" unf "stover" locknut to customers. This locknut should be installed immediately and torqued to 40 lb/ft (54 nm). A fastener will also be provided to the customer along with the installation procedures.