THE BRAKE ROD TO BRAKE ARM ATTACHING NUT AND BOLT ARE UNDERTORQUED AND MAY LOOSEN AND FALL OFF CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE ROD AND ARM.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE ROD AND THE BRAKE ARM RESULTS IN THE TOTAL LOSS OF THE SERVICE BRAKES WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: MCI WILL SUPPLY 1/2" UNF "STOVER" LOCKNUT TO CUSTOMERS. THIS LOCKNUT SHOULD BE INSTALLED IMMEDIATELY AND TORQUED TO 40 LB/FT (54 NM). A FASTENER WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER ALONG WITH THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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SQ94003 · Brake Actuating Rod Fastener Change
Opened Jan 4, 1994 · Closed Feb 10, 1994
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Air
MCI HAS AGREED TO CONDUCT SAFETY RECALL 94V020.AS A CORRECTIVE MEASURE, THE EXISTING NUT WILL BE REPLACED WITH A 1/2 UNF STOVER LOCKNUT AND PROPERLY TORQUED
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