1999–2000 MCI 102D3, 1999–2000 MCI 102DL3, 1999–2000 MCI 102DLS3 Recall: MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES CONTAINING 20-EDL MODEL BALL…
NHTSA campaign 01V140008 · Steering · filed Dec 19, 2001 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES CONTAINING 20-EDL MODEL BALL SOCKETS AND MANUFACTURED BY TRW. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET.
The risk
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE DRAG LINKS. OWNER/DISTRIBUTOR NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 18, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MCI AT 1-800-241-2941 OR TRW CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-280-3287.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 01V140008. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.