Motor Coach Industries | NHTSA Recall #08V063000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V063000 by Motor Coach Industries. Includes 24 affected units, STEERING GEAR/TRW, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling 24 my 2008 d4505, d4500, d4000istv motor coaches equipped with trw steering gears, models tas85. these steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston teeth, resulting in a sticking or binding condition.

Corrective Action

Mci is working with trw to replace the defective steering gear (please see 07e101). the recall began on february 11, 2008. owners may contact trw at 1-765-429-1768 or mci at 1-204-287-4982.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V063000
Manufacturer: Motor Coach Industries
Report Received Date: 2008-02-07T00:00:00
Subject: Steering gear/trw
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 24

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 296
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling 24 my 2008 d4505, d4500, d4000istv motor coaches equipped with trw steering gears, models tas85. these steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston teeth, resulting in a sticking or binding condition.
Consequence Summary: This condition has the potential to cause the steering gear to stall and restrict the steering turning angle of the vehicle which could result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Mci is working with trw to replace the defective steering gear (please see 07e101). the recall began on february 11, 2008. owners may contact trw at 1-765-429-1768 or mci at 1-204-287-4982.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ukai_3zvq-pvcj
NHTSA ID: 08V063000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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