Motor Coach Industries | NHTSA Recall #09V200000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V200000 by Motor Coach Industries. Includes 29 affected units, SHOCK ABSORBER SEPARATION/KONI, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Mci is recalling 29 model year 2009 d4505 motor coaches manufactured between february and april 2009, equipped with koni shock absorbers. when the coach is moving in rear-rise mode, the tag suspension air springs can generate force that exceeds the maximum allowable tensile strength of the shock absorbers exceeding their design rebound limit.

Corrective Action

Mci will notify owners and will repair the coaches free of charge. the safety recall began on july 10, 2009. owners may contact mci at 1-847-285-2000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V200000

Manufacturer: Motor Coach Industries

Report Received Date: 2009-06-08T00:00:00

Subject: Shock absorber separation/koni

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 29

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FCP 329

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Mci is recalling 29 model year 2009 d4505 motor coaches manufactured between february and april 2009, equipped with koni shock absorbers. when the coach is moving in rear-rise mode, the tag suspension air springs can generate force that exceeds the maximum allowable tensile strength of the shock absorbers exceeding their design rebound limit.

Consequence Summary: This failure could result in separation of the shock absorber from its mounting, causing interference between the upper portion of the suspension and the driveshaft, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Mci will notify owners and will repair the coaches free of charge. the safety recall began on july 10, 2009. owners may contact mci at 1-847-285-2000.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-cic9_bexb-vkvh

NHTSA ID: 09V200000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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