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2009 MCI D4500 Recall - Campaign #09V350000

 
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2009 MCI D4500 RECALL - #09V350000

RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

MCI IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2009 D4500/4505 COACHES EQUIPPED WITH THE MERITOR FH 946 14,000 LB RATED STEERABLE TAG AXLE. DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE OF THE CYLINDER LOCK PLATE, IT MAY MOVE FROM ITS NORMAL SET POSITION, WHICH IN TURN COULD RESULT IN THE TAG AXLE NOT AUTOMATICALLY LOCKING, OR LOCKING WITH THE WHEELS NOT IN A STRAIGHT AHEAD POSITION.

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Vehicle 2009 MCI D4500
Manufacturer MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
Manufactured between 2/1/2009 - 4/30/2009
Recalled on 9/9/2009
Influenced by MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
Owners Notified on 9/14/2009
# Affected 53
Recalled for STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
 
Description MCI IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2009 D4500/4505 COACHES EQUIPPED WITH THE MERITOR FH 946 14,000 LB RATED STEERABLE TAG AXLE. DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE OF THE CYLINDER LOCK PLATE, IT MAY MOVE FROM ITS NORMAL SET POSITION, WHICH IN TURN COULD RESULT IN THE TAG AXLE NOT AUTOMATICALLY LOCKING, OR LOCKING WITH THE WHEELS NOT IN A STRAIGHT AHEAD POSITION.
Consequences IF THE TAG AXLE DOES NOT LOCK ABOVE 20 MPH, THERE IS A LOSS OF LATERAL FORCE CONTROL OF THE TAG AXLE THAT CAN AFFECT THE STEERING OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO DURING A TURN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WILL SWING FURTHER OUT IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF THE TURN AND COULD RESULT IN THE COACH STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL PROVIDE REPLACEMENT CLAMPS THAT DO NOT HAVE PAINT ON THE CLAMPING SURFACES. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCI CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE AT 1-800-241-2947.
Notes MCI RECALL NO. 331B.OWNERS MAY ALSO 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 2009 MCI D4500 Recall for STEERING

2009 MCI D4500 Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING

2009 MCI D4500 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

2009 MCI D4500 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

2009 MCI D4500 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

2009 MCI D4500 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

2009 MCI D4500 Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING

2009 MCI D4500 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2009 MCI D4500 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

2009 MCI D4500 Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING
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