MCI D4500 2015: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V837000

Make Model Year
MCI D4500 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-01-04 2015-12-14 2015-12-14

Production Dates: 2015-01-23 - 2015-05-01

Manufacturers Involved: Motor Coach Industries

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB 429

Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 32

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Motor Coach Industries "MCI" is recalling certain model year 2015 D4500 motor coaches manufactured January 23, 2015, to May 1, 2015, and D4505 motor coaches manufactured May 12, 2015, to May 13, 2015. The affected coaches have drive axles that may be missing welds on the hanger brackets, allowing the hanger bracket to separate from the axle housing.

Consequence

If the bracket separates from the axle housing, vehicle control may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the coaches and replace the affected axles, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2016. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 429.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.