MCI D4500 2014: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V389000

Make Model Year
MCI D4500 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-08-04 2015-06-19 2015-06-19

Production Dates: 2013-12-19 - 2014-04-14

Manufacturers Involved: Motor Coach Industries

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB 425

Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 232

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Motor Coach Industries "MCI" is recalling certain model year 2014 D4500 vehicles manufactured December 19, 2013, to April 14, 2014, 2013-2014 D4505 vehicles manufactured February 1, 2013, to April 22, 2014, and 2013-2015 J4500 vehicles manufactured November 26, 2013, to May 22, 2015. The affected motorcoaches are equipped with hub carriers that may have areas of porosity which could result in the hub carrier leaking oil or cracking.

Consequence

Cracks in the hub may result in hub failure, which could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will begin a routine inspection process to identify any hub carrier leaks. When parts become available, the affected hub carriers will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2015. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 425.

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.