NHTSA Recall 89V132000
Filed by Motor Coach Industries, Inc. Component: Suspension. Reported 1989-08-08. An estimated 448 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
DUE TO HIGH LOADS ON THE UPPER REAR RADIUS ROD, WHICH IS USED TO LOCATE THE CRIVE AXLE AND LIMIT VEHICLE ROLL DURING TURNING MANUEVERS, THE UPPER REAR RADIUS ROD MAY FAIL.
Risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN INADEQUATE LOCATION OF THE AXLEWITH POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE BETWEEN MOVING PARTS, WHICH COULD CAUSE STABILITYPROBLEMS AND A POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE SUSPECT RADIUS RODS WITH RODS OF A MORE HEAVY-DUTY DESIGN.
Notes
SYSTEM:SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:TRANSIT COACHES.
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