Vehicle recall 99V036000 · February 18, 1999
MCI 96A3, MC-5 and 4 more models
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 steering arms on these vehicles are not being properly maintained at recommended inspection and maintenance intervals.
- Consequence
- These steering arms could fail due to poor inspection and maintenance procedures.
- Remedy
- Due to the age of these vehicles, mci is not obligated to offer reimbursement for the repair. However, a special kit has been developed for the owners to use which consists of a replacement steering arm, key, nut, cotter pin, and installation instructions.
- Notes
- Owners can obtain the repair kit by contacting mci at 1-204-287-4982. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 99V036000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 18, 1999
- Filed by
- MOTOR COACH IND., INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 23A
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 19,600
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- MCI 96A3 (1978-1987): 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978
- MCI MC-5 (1978-1987): 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978
- MCI MC-5A (1978-1987): 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978
- MCI MC-7 (1978-1987): 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978
- MCI MC-8 (1978-1987): 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978
- MCI MC-9 (1978-1987): 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978
Has your MCI been repaired?
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