Recall 08V063000: 2008 MCI D4500 and 1 other model

Report received

Feb 7, 2008

Manufacturer

Motor coach industries, inc

Potentially affected

24vehicles

Model years

2008

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

Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling 24 my 2008 d4505, d4500, d4000istv motor coaches equipped with trw steering gears, models tas85. These steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston teeth, resulting in a sticking or binding condition.

Possible consequence

This condition has the potential to cause the steering gear to stall and restrict the steering turning angle of the vehicle which could result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Mci is working with trw to replace the defective steering gear (please see 07e101). The recall began on february 11, 2008. Owners may contact trw at 1-765-429-1768 or mci at 1-204-287-4982.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2008 MCI D45000 complaints
• 2008 MCI D45050 complaints