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1992 MCI 102DL3 Recall - Campaign #93V011000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1992 MCI 102DL3 RECALL - #93V011000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

THE BRACKETS USED TO RESTRAIN THE "REFERENCE-ZERO" ARM OF THE DRIVE AXLE SLACK ADJUSTERS MAY FLEX EXCESSIVELY, AND PREVENT SELF ADJUSTMENT OF THE SLACK ADJUSTERS. THIS COULD DEGRADE BRAKE EFFICIENCY AS THE BRAKE SHOES WEAR.

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Vehicle 1992 MCI 102DL3
Manufacturer MOTOR COACH IND., INC.
Manufactured between 11/1/1992 - 1/1/1993
Recalled on 1/29/1993
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 1/15/1993
# Affected 8
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
 
Description THE BRACKETS USED TO RESTRAIN THE "REFERENCE-ZERO" ARM OF THE DRIVE AXLE SLACK ADJUSTERS MAY FLEX EXCESSIVELY, AND PREVENT SELF ADJUSTMENT OF THE SLACK ADJUSTERS. THIS COULD DEGRADE BRAKE EFFICIENCY AS THE BRAKE SHOES WEAR.
Consequences DECREASED BRAKE EFFICIENCY COULD CAUSE INCREASED STOPPINGDISTANCES, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective action A RETROFIT KIT IS TO BE INSTALLED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM WITH THE ATTACHMENT BRACKETS.
Notes SYSTEM: BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES FITTED WITH HALDEX AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS.WARNING: ALL AFFECTED COACHES MUST BE INSPECTED IMMEDIATELY AND ADJUSTED IFNECESSARY. INSPECTION AND, IF NECESSARY, ADJUSTMENT MUST BE PERFORMED EVERY6000 MILES UNTIL THE RETROFIT KIT IS INSTALLED.
See also 1992 MCI 102DL3 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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