Motor Coach Industries | NHTSA Recall #15V184000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V184000 by Motor Coach Industries. Affecting model year 2014 j4500 and model year 2015 d4000istv, d4005, d4500, and d4505 motor coaches manufactured august 26, 2014, to december 3, 2014 Includes 131 affected units, Tie Rod Nuts may be Incorrectly Torqued, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014 j4500 and model year 2015 d4000istv, d4005, d4500, and d4505 motor coaches manufactured august 26, 2014, to december 3, 2014

Defect Summary

Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2014 j4500 and model year 2015 d4000istv, d4005, d4500, and d4505 motor coaches manufactured august 26, 2014, to december 3, 2014. the affected motor coaches have front and steerable tag axles whose tie rod nuts may be improperly torqued.

Corrective Action

Mci will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tie rod nut torque, replacing the parts as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on april 15, 2015. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V184000

Manufacturer: Motor Coach Industries

Report Received Date: 2015-03-30T00:00:00

Subject: Tie rod nuts may be incorrectly torqued

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 131

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2014 j4500 and model year 2015 d4000istv, d4005, d4500, and d4505 motor coaches manufactured august 26, 2014, to december 3, 2014. the affected motor coaches have front and steerable tag axles whose tie rod nuts may be improperly torqued.

Consequence Summary: If the tie rod nuts are not properly torqued, the tie rod may not be adequately secured, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Mci will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tie rod nut torque, replacing the parts as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on april 15, 2015. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 96.95

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NHTSA ID: 15V184000

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Created At: 1742808662

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