CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2015 D4500 motor coaches manufactured January 23, 2015, to May 1, 2015, and D4505 motor coaches manufactured May 12, 2015, to May 13, 2015. The affected coaches have drive axles that may be missing welds on the hanger brackets, allowing the hanger bracket to separate from the axle housing.
- Risk
- If the bracket separates from the axle housing, vehicle control may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MCI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the coaches and replace the affected axles, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2016. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 429.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2015 MCI D4500 and D4505 motor coaches may have drive axles with missing welds on the hanger brackets. Over time, a bracket can separate from the axle housing.
If the bracket separates, vehicle control may be affected, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this safety issue, especially if they operate or ride in these coaches.
MCI will notify affected owners. Dealers will inspect the coach and replace the affected axle at no cost to the owner. To check whether your coach is included, contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947 and reference recall SB 429. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| MCI D4500 | 2015 |
|---|---|
| MCI D4505 | 2015 |