Motor Coach Industries, Inc: Safety Recalls in 1999

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Motor Coach Industries, Inc in 1999. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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February 18, 1999

(Campaign #: 23A)

MCI/STEERING ARM MAINTENANCE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE STEERING ARMS ON THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT BEING PROPERLY MAINTAINED AT RECOMMENDED INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE INTERVALS.

NHTSA ID: 99V036000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 19,600

Consequence Summary:

THESE STEERING ARMS COULD FAIL DUE TO POOR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 1, 1999

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MCI/ISRINGHAUSEN SEATS/FMVSS 207, 210

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE TETHER PLATES, WHICH ARE ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF BOTH THE UPPER AND LOWER FRAMES OF THE SUSPENSION UNIT, CONTAIN A SHARP EDGE WHICH CAN CAUSE PREMATURE WEAT OF THE NYLON TETHERS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS," AND NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

NHTSA ID: 98V308002

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THESE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTAIN THE OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Corrective Action:

ISRINGHAUSEN IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS RECALL. OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPLACEMENT KIT WHICH INCLUDES NEW TETHERS, TETHER PLATES, NUT, BOLTS, AND A TECHNICAL BULLETIN WITH DETAILED REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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