Motor Coach Industries | NHTSA Recall #19V027000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V027000 by Motor Coach Industries. Affecting 2001-2015 j4500 and 1997-2013 102el3/e4500 coaches equipped with a hydraulic rear axle (tag axle) steering system Includes 2,089 affected units, Loss of Steering Control, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2001-2015 j4500 and 1997-2013 102el3/e4500 coaches equipped with a hydraulic rear axle (tag axle) steering system
Defect Summary
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain 2001-2015 j4500 and 1997-2013 102el3/e4500 coaches equipped with a hydraulic rear axle (tag axle) steering system. the axle's alignment and low hydraulic pressure in the steering system may cause the steering system to lock, causing a loss of steering control at highway speeds.
Corrective Action
Mci will inspect and repair axle alignment, as necessary, free of charge. mci issued owners an interim notification on march 26, 2019. owner notification letters were mailed on may 14, 2021. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. mci's number for this recall is sb 469.