MCI J4500 2005: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V027000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MCI | J4500 | 2005 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-05-14 | 2019-01-07 | 2019-01-31 |
Production Dates: 2001-03-06 - 2014-10-24
Manufacturers Involved: Motor Coach Industries
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB 469
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2089
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
