2003 MCI G4500 RECALL - #07V096000
RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, A WELD JOINING A GUSSET SUPPORT FROM THE FRONT BOGIE LEG TO THE STEERING BOX MOUNTING PLATE CAN CRACK.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2003 MCI G4500 |
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| Manufacturer |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/2000 - 3/31/2004 |
| Recalled on |
3/13/2007 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
3/23/2007 |
| # Affected |
518 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, A WELD JOINING A GUSSET SUPPORT FROM THE FRONT BOGIE LEG TO THE STEERING BOX MOUNTING PLATE CAN CRACK. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL GUSSET TO THESE ASSEMBLIES AND REWELD AS REQUIRED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 23, 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. |
| See also |
2003 MCI G4500 Recall for SUSPENSION
2003 MCI G4500 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
2003 MCI G4500 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2003 MCI G4500 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
2003 MCI G4500 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
2003 MCI G4500 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2003 MCI G4500 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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