Tuesday, March 20, 2007
RECALL
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
MCI / G4500 2001-2004
Manufacturer : MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V096000 Mfg's Report Date : MAR 02, 2007
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 518
Summary:
ON CERTAIN BUSES, A WELD JOINING A GUSSET SUPPORT FROM THE FRONT BOGIE LEG TO THE STEERING BOX MOUNTING PLATE CAN CRACK.
Consequence:
THIS CAN ALLOW ADDITIONAL MOVEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE IN DRY STEER APPLICATIONS AND AT THE EXTREME OUTWARD STEERING POSITIONS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL GUSSET TO THESE ASSEMBLIES AND REWELD AS REQUIRED. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MOTOR COACH AT 1-800-241-2947.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
MCI / G4500 2001-2004
Manufacturer : MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V096000 Mfg's Report Date : MAR 02, 2007
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 518
Summary:
ON CERTAIN BUSES, A WELD JOINING A GUSSET SUPPORT FROM THE FRONT BOGIE LEG TO THE STEERING BOX MOUNTING PLATE CAN CRACK.
Consequence:
THIS CAN ALLOW ADDITIONAL MOVEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE IN DRY STEER APPLICATIONS AND AT THE EXTREME OUTWARD STEERING POSITIONS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL GUSSET TO THESE ASSEMBLIES AND REWELD AS REQUIRED. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MOTOR COACH AT 1-800-241-2947.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
