MCI G4500 2001: SUSPENSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V411000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MCI | G4500 | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-10-20 | 2003-10-22 | 2003-10-28 |
Production Dates: 2000-01-01 - 2003-03-31
Manufacturers Involved: Motor Coach Industries
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 428
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH TAG AXLE SWING ARM ASSEMBLIES, INSUFFICIENT WELD METAL AND/OR WELD PENETRATION ON THE TAG AXLE SWING ARM WHERE IT MEETS THE PIVOT SPINDLE TUBE COULD LEAD TO STRESS AND FATIGUE CRACKS.
THIS COULD RESULT IN COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE TAG AXLE FROM THE COACH, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
MCI WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR OR REPLACE THE ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MCI AT 1-800-321-2947.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
