GMC E4500 2002: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
| Make : GMC | Model : E4500 | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : 1997-05-01 - 2014-05-13 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V027000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2021-05-14 | Date Received by ODI: 2019-01-07 | Date Added to Database: 2019-01-31 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Motor Coach Industries | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB 469 | ||
| Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2089 | ||
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Summary:
Motor Coach Industries "MCI" is recalling certain 2001-2015 J4500 and 1997-2013 102EL3/E4500 coaches equipped with a hydraulic rear axle "tag axle" steering system. The axle's alignment and low hydraulic pressure in the steering system may cause the steering system to lock, causing a loss of steering control at highway speeds. |
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Consequence:
Loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
MCI will inspect and repair axle alignment, as necessary, free of charge. MCI issued owners an interim notification on March 26, 2019. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 14, 2021. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 469. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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