MCI D4000ISTV 2008: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 08V063000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MCI | D4000ISTV | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2008-02-11 | 2008-02-07 | 2008-02-07 |
Manufacturers Involved: Motor Coach Industries
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 296
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 24
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES "MCI" IS RECALLING 24 MY 2008 D4505, D4500, D4000ISTV MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH TRW STEERING GEARS, MODELS TAS85. THESE STEERING GEARS CONTAIN POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE SECTOR SHAFTS WITH AN INCORRECT GEAR TOOTH WHICH MAY INTERFERE WITH THE RACK-PISTON TEETH, RESULTING IN A STICKING OR BINDING CONDITION.
THIS CONDITION HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE THE STEERING GEAR TO STALL AND RESTRICT THE STEERING TURNING ANGLE OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
MCI IS WORKING WITH TRW TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING GEAR "PLEASE SEE 07E101". THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRW AT 1-765-429-1768 OR MCI AT 1-204-287-4982.
MCI RECALL NO. 296.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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.
