| Make : MCI | Model : G4500 | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V329000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20040707 | Date Added to Database: 20040708 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 227 | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 518 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, THE FRONT LOWER RADIUS ROD MOUNTING BRACKET COMPONENTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN WELDED SUFFICIENTLY. |
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Consequence:
THESE WELDS MAY CRACK, ALLOWING MOVEMENT AND POTENTIAL SEPARATION OF THE RADIUS ROD MOUNTING BRACKET, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MCI AT 1-800-241-2947. |
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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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