NHTSA Campaign Id 06V458000; Date: Nov. 29, 2006
If the tag axle swing arm cracks and remains undetected, the cracks can spread and potentially result in a partial or total separation of the tag axle assembly from the coach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:2000 MCI G4500; 2001 MCI G4500; 2002 MCI G4500; 2003 MCI G4500; 2004 MCI G4500
Component: Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Motor Coach Industries, Inc
Affected Units:: 518
Recall Summary:On certain g4500 motor coaches, the tag axle swing arm can break away.
How to Fix:Please note that this campaign has been superseded by 08v121.
Recall Notes:Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
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