Motor Coach 1987–1988 Suspension recall
Recalled August 8, 1989 · NHTSA recall 89V132000 · Motor Coach
Hazard
THIS COULD RESULT IN INADEQUATE LOCATION OF THE AXLEWITH POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE BETWEEN MOVING PARTS, WHICH COULD CAUSE STABILITYPROBLEMS AND A POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE SUSPECT RADIUS RODS WITH RODS OF A MORE HEAVY-DUTY DESIGN.
Units
448 units
Description
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.
What to do
REPLACE SUSPECT RADIUS RODS WITH RODS OF A MORE HEAVY-DUTY DESIGN.
Product
Motor Coach MC9
Manufacturer(s)
Motor Coach Industries, Inc
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →