Monroe Monroe Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 96E036000
Manufacturer: MONROE AUTO CORP.
Manufactured Begin Date: May 25th, 1995
Date of Owner Notification: November 7th, 1996

Defect Summary:
AT THE TAPER PIN END OF THE TORQUE ROD IS A METAL AND RUBBER BUSHING. THIS BUSHING BEGINS TO UNSEAT, OR "WALKS-OUT."

Consequence Summary:
ONCE THE BUSHING BEGINS TO WALK OUT, THE TORQUE ROD CAN BREAK ALLOWING THE REAR AXLE OF THE BUS TO IMPROPERLY TRACK LEADING TO A LOSS OF CONTROL.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR LOWER TORQUE RODS.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 7, 1996.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR BUSES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONROE AT 1-313-243-8241.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 96E038000
Manufacturer: MONROE AUTO CORP.
Manufactured Begin Date: May 25th, 1995
Date of Owner Notification: November 7th, 1996

Defect Summary:
THE BAR PIN END CAN FAIL.

Consequence Summary:
THIS FAILURE CAN CAUSE THE REAR AXLE TO CEASE TRACKING PROPERLY LEADING TO A LOSS OF CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR LOWER TORQUE RODS.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 7, 1996.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR BUSES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONROE AT 1-313-243-8241.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.