2000 MCI F3500 Recall

Campaign:: 07V191000 on 05/02/2007
Component:: Steering
Affected:: 163
Defect:: 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.
Correction:: 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.

2000 MCI F3500 TSBs (2)

Bulletin:: 354
Component:: 102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:: Motor coach industries service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. there may be a harsh downshift, rpm flare, or the transmission may lock. *rm
Bulletin:: SB-357
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Motor coach indudstries: information on replacing the coolant pump that may have a problem. *rm