Vehicle recall 98V107000 · May 18, 1998
1998 MCI 102A3
Vehicle description: transit coaches.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: transit coaches. The tie rod ball joint cotter pin and nut may be missing or the nut may be loose.
- Consequence
- The tie rod ball joint could separate increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the ball joint torque and retighten any loose parts or replace any missing parts.
- Notes
- Owner notification began July 8, 1998.OWNERS who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mci at 1-800-241-2947.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 98V107000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 18, 1998
- Filed by
- MOTOR COACH IND., INC.
- Owner notification
- July 8, 1998
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 296
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint
Vehicles covered
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