VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR COACHES. THE SIX MOUNTING BOLTS THAT PASS THROUGH THE TORQUE PLATE AND HOLD THE CALIPER CARRIER, ARE LOOSE, UNDER TORQUED, OR MISSING.
Motor Coach Industries – MCI/AXLE/BRAKING SYSTEMS
| Report Received Date | 03/09/1998 |
| NHTSA ID | 98V044000 |
| Consequence Summary | IF NOT AT PROPER TORQUE, LOOSE, OR MISSING, THE LOSS OF THE BOLTS CAN ALLOW THE BRAKE CALIPER TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE RIM AND AFFECT BRAKING PERFORMANCE. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RETORQUE (OR REPLACE) THE SIX CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS, AND ANY RELATED ITEMS REQUIRED TO MAKE THE CORRECTIONS. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 220 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=98V044000) |
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