2004 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 |
2004 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 |
2004 MCI G4500 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2004 MCI G4500 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
2004 MCI G4500 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
2004 MCI G4500 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2004 MCI G4500 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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