2003 MCI G4500 RECALL - #03V411000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH TAG AXLE SWING ARM ASSEMBLIES, INSUFFICIENT WELD METAL AND/OR WELD PENETRATION ON THE TAG AXLE SWING ARM WHERE IT MEETS THE PIVOT SPINDLE TUBE COULD LEAD TO STRESS AND FATIGUE CRACKS.
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 - 3/31/2003 |
| Recalled on |
10/28/2003 |
| Influenced by |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC |
| Owners Notified on |
10/20/2003 |
| # Affected |
428 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH TAG AXLE SWING ARM ASSEMBLIES, INSUFFICIENT WELD METAL AND/OR WELD PENETRATION ON THE TAG AXLE SWING ARM WHERE IT MEETS THE PIVOT SPINDLE TUBE COULD LEAD TO STRESS AND FATIGUE CRACKS. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD RESULT IN COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE TAG AXLE FROM THE COACH, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
MCI WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR OR REPLACE THE ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MCI AT 1-800-321-2947. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
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 STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
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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