General Coach America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01V361000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V361000 by General Coach America, Inc.. Includes 128 affected units, GENERAL COACH/REAR AXLE SHAFT, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: transit coaches. the trailing arm shaft on the rear axle could shear off at a location between the inside bearing and the axle tube. this defect does not arise until the mileage on the subject vehicle is in excess of 60,000 miles. in addition, the defect appears to arise only in the event that the driver of the vehicle hits a curb or other object with the rear passenger side wheel. when the defect occurs, the trailing arm and the mechanisms attached to it, including but not limited to the wheel, lodge upward into the wheel well of the vehicle and stop the rotation of the tire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the rear axle of the vehicle. owner notification began december 6, 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 general coach at 1-800-842-0622.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V361000

Manufacturer: General Coach America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2001-11-28T00:00:00

Subject: General coach/rear axle shaft

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 128

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: transit coaches. the trailing arm shaft on the rear axle could shear off at a location between the inside bearing and the axle tube. this defect does not arise until the mileage on the subject vehicle is in excess of 60,000 miles. in addition, the defect appears to arise only in the event that the driver of the vehicle hits a curb or other object with the rear passenger side wheel. when the defect occurs, the trailing arm and the mechanisms attached to it, including but not limited to the wheel, lodge upward into the wheel well of the vehicle and stop the rotation of the tire.

Consequence Summary: In turn, the dislodged wheel breaks the hydraulic brake line and the air supply line to the parking brake and the rear air suspension, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the rear axle of the vehicle. owner notification began december 6, 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 general coach at 1-800-842-0622.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-mgcc.prvy~w73c

NHTSA ID: 01V361000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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