Make : MCI | Model : J4500 | Year : 2006 |
Build Dates : - | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V322000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050715 | Date Added to Database: 20050715 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | ||
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Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 156 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH I-SHAFTS SUPPLIED BY ZF HEAVY DUTY STEERING, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR A FAILURE OF THE FORK/SHAFT CONNECTION. |
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Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE COULD SUFFER A LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
MCI, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF ZF, INTENDS TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM FOR REMEDYING THE DEFECTIVE I-SHAFTS. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MCI AT 1-204-284-5360. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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). |