Recall 09V350000: 2009 MCI D4500 and 1 other model

Report received

Sep 9, 2009

Manufacturer

Motor coach industries, inc

Potentially affected

53vehicles

Model years

2009

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

Mci is recalling model year 2009 d4500/4505 coaches equipped with the meritor fh 946 14,000 lb rated steerable tag axle. Due to insufficient clamping force of the cylinder lock plate, it may move from its normal set position, which in turn could result in the tag axle not automatically locking, or locking with the wheels not in a straight ahead position.

Possible consequence

If the tag axle does not lock above 20 mph, there is a loss of lateral force control of the tag axle that can affect the steering of the vehicle. Also during a turn the rear of the vehicle will swing further out in the opposite direction of the turn and could result in the coach striking another vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will provide replacement clamps that do not have paint on the clamping surfaces. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on september 14, 2009. Owners may contact mci customer service line at 1-800-241-2947.

Affected model years

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

• 2009 MCI D45000 complaints
• 2009 MCI D45050 complaints