| Make : MCI | Model : G4500 | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : 20000101 - 20030331 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V411000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20031020 | Date Received by ODI: 20031022 | Date Added to Database: 20031028 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 428 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE TAG AXLE FROM THE COACH, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
MCI WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR OR REPLACE THE ASSEMBLIES. 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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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). |
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