Vehicle recall 94V020000 · February 4, 1994
MCI 102B3, 102C3 and 6 more models
The brake rod to brake arm attaching nut and bolt are undertorqued and may loosen and fall off causing separation of the rod and arm.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The brake rod to brake arm attaching nut and bolt are undertorqued and may loosen and fall off causing separation of the rod and arm.
- Consequence
- Separation of the brake rod and the brake arm results in the total loss of the service brakes which may result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Mci will supply 1/2" unf "stover" locknut to customers. This locknut should be installed immediately and torqued to 40 lb/ft (54 nm). A fastener will also be provided to the customer along with the installation procedures.
- Notes
- System: brakes; air systems.vehicle description: buses and motor coaches.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact mci service at 1-204-453-2872. Also, contact the national highway highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V020000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 4, 1994
- Filed by
- MOTOR COACH IND., INC.
- Owner notification
- April 1, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,333
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Service brakes, air
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- MCI 102A3 (1992-1993): 1993, 1992
- MCI 102B3 (1991-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991
- MCI 102C3 (1991-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991
- MCI 102D3 (1991-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991
- MCI 102DL3 (1991-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991
- MCI 96B3 (1991-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991
- MCI MC-9 (1991-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991
- MCI MC12 (1991-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991
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