Vehicle recall 87V074000 · May 21, 1987

Motor Coach MC9, 102A3 and 1 more model

There may not be proper engagement between the male taper of the ball stud and the female taper of the pitman arm.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: There may not be proper engagement between the male taper of the ball stud and the female taper of the pitman arm.
Consequence: Steering drag link could loosen and disengage from thesteering gear pitman arm, and result in a total loss of steering control.
Remedy: Repair to ensure that coaches have a good, tight pitman arm/drag link joint.
Notes: System: steering.vehicle description: intercity coaches.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 87V074000
Reported to NHTSA: May 21, 1987
Filed by: MOTOR COACH IND., INC.
Owner notification: July 1, 1987
Vehicles potentially affected: 5,043
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Linkages

Recall 87V074000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Motor Coach 102A3 (1985-1987): 1987, 1986, 1985
Motor Coach 96A3 (1985-1987): 1987, 1986, 1985
Motor Coach MC9 (1981-1987): 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981

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