2008 MCI J4500 RECALL - #09V115000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : MULTIPLE AXLE
MCI IS RECALLING 316 MY 2008-2009 J4500 COACH VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A DISTORTED VALVE IN THE AUTOMATIC TRACTION CONTROL (ATC) AND/OR ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEMS. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE VALVE MAY STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION AND CAUSE FULL SERVICE BRAKE PRESSURE TO BE APPLIED TO EITHER THE FRONT AXLE BRAKES OR THE DRIVE AND TAG AXLE BRAKES, DEPENDING ON WHETHER THE DISTORTED VALVE IS A FRONT OR REAR VALVE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 MCI J4500 |
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| Manufacturer |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/2007 - 2/28/2009 |
| Recalled on |
4/8/2009 |
| Influenced by |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC |
| Owners Notified on |
5/15/2009 |
| # Affected |
316 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE |
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| Description |
MCI IS RECALLING 316 MY 2008-2009 J4500 COACH VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A DISTORTED VALVE IN THE AUTOMATIC TRACTION CONTROL (ATC) AND/OR ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEMS. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE VALVE MAY STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION AND CAUSE FULL SERVICE BRAKE PRESSURE TO BE APPLIED TO EITHER THE FRONT AXLE BRAKES OR THE DRIVE AND TAG AXLE BRAKES, DEPENDING ON WHETHER THE DISTORTED VALVE IS A FRONT OR REAR VALVE. |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT THE VALVE STICKS IN AN OPEN POSITION AND CAUSES FULL SERVICE BRAKE PRESSURE TO BE APPLIED, A VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE BRAKE LOCK-UP ONCE THE VEHICLE SLOWS TO 5 MPH, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE ATC VALVES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCI AT 847-285-2000. |
| Notes |
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 |
2008 MCI J4500 Recall for EQUIPMENT
2008 MCI J4500 Recall for STEERING
2008 MCI J4500 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2008 MCI J4500 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2008 MCI J4500 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2008 MCI J4500 Recall for SEAT BELTS
2008 MCI J4500 Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2008 MCI J4500 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
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