Recall 03V411000: Motor coach industries, inc

Report received

Oct 22, 2003

Manufacturer

Motor coach industries, inc

Potentially affected

428vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

This could result in complete separation of the tag axle from the coach, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.