GM G4500 2002: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
| Make : GM | Model : G4500 | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : 2000-01-01 - 2004-03-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V096000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2007-03-23 | Date Received by ODI: 2007-03-05 | Date Added to Database: 2007-03-13 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Motor Coach Industries | ||
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| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 518 | ||
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, A WELD JOINING A GUSSET SUPPORT FROM THE FRONT BOGIE LEG TO THE STEERING BOX MOUNTING PLATE CAN CRACK. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN ALLOW ADDITIONAL MOVEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE IN DRY STEER APPLICATIONS AND AT THE EXTREME OUTWARD STEERING POSITIONS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL GUSSET TO THESE ASSEMBLIES AND REWELD AS REQUIRED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 23, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MOTOR COACH AT 1-800-241-2947. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY 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. |
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