Motor Coach Industries | NHTSA Recall #08V121000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V121000 by Motor Coach Industries. Includes 542 affected units, TAG SWING AXLE ARM, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Mci is recalling 542 my 2000-2004 g4100 and g4500 motor coaches. certain reworked tag axle arm assemblies had been identified with new cracks forming. some of the tag axle arm assemblies that had previously been repaired during recalls 03v-411 or 06v458 may have been repaired with unidentified micro fractures and/or insufficient weld penetration.

Corrective Action

Dealers will re-inspect and if cracks are identified or incorrect welds in the previously repaired areas, both right and left tag arm assemblies will be replaced. if no problems are identified, dealers will reinstall the existing tag axle arm assemblies with new hardware free of charge. please note that this campaign supersedes mci's previous recalls (please see 03v411 and 06v458). The recall began on march 18, 2008. owner may contact motor coach at 1-800-241-2947.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V121000

Manufacturer: Motor Coach Industries

Report Received Date: 2008-03-18T00:00:00

Subject: Tag swing axle arm

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 542

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Mci is recalling 542 my 2000-2004 g4100 and g4500 motor coaches. certain reworked tag axle arm assemblies had been identified with new cracks forming. some of the tag axle arm assemblies that had previously been repaired during recalls 03v-411 or 06v458 may have been repaired with unidentified micro fractures and/or insufficient weld penetration.

Consequence Summary: If the tag axle swing arm cracks and remains undetected, the cracks can spread and potentially result in a partial or total separation of the tag axle assembly from the coach, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will re-inspect and if cracks are identified or incorrect welds in the previously repaired areas, both right and left tag arm assemblies will be replaced. if no problems are identified, dealers will reinstall the existing tag axle arm assemblies with new hardware free of charge. please note that this campaign supersedes mci's previous recalls (please see 03v411 and 06v458). The recall began on march 18, 2008. owner may contact motor coach at 1-800-241-2947.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-yr37-r4k4_bhcf

NHTSA ID: 08V121000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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