MCI D4500 2015: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
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
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.
If the bracket separates from the axle housing, vehicle control may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
