Motor Coach Industries | NHTSA Recall #09V041000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V041000 by Motor Coach Industries. Includes 103 affected units, TAG AXLE DRIVESHAFT INTERFERENCE, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Mci is recalling 103 my 2005-2008 d4500 and d4505 coaches equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines and a zf transmission. customers may experience a possible interference between the drive shaft u-joint bearing cap bolts and the tag axle center beam assembly.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a tag axle suspension spacer kit and an spl250 driveshaft retrofit kit to limit the suspension travel and reduce the swing diameter of the driveshaft thereby increasing the clearance and eliminating any possible interference. the recall began on february 25, 2009. owners may contact mci at 1800-241-2947.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V041000

Manufacturer: Motor Coach Industries

Report Received Date: 2009-02-03T00:00:00

Subject: Tag axle driveshaft interference

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 103

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 277C & 320

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Mci is recalling 103 my 2005-2008 d4500 and d4505 coaches equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines and a zf transmission. customers may experience a possible interference between the drive shaft u-joint bearing cap bolts and the tag axle center beam assembly.

Consequence Summary: Interference between the bearing cap bolts and the axle center beam assembly could cause the bearing cap bolts to shear, freeing the bearings and possibly releasing the drive shaft, increasing the risk of vehicle damage or a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a tag axle suspension spacer kit and an spl250 driveshaft retrofit kit to limit the suspension travel and reduce the swing diameter of the driveshaft thereby increasing the clearance and eliminating any possible interference. the recall began on february 25, 2009. owners may contact mci at 1800-241-2947.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 09V041000

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Created At: 1742808662

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