Vehicle recall 07V191000 · May 3, 2007
1999-2003 MCI F3500
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- This could lead to loss of steering control and a crash without warning.
- 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.
- Notes
- Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V191000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 3, 2007
- Filed by
- MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
- Owner notification
- August 7, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 163
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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