NHTSA Recall 07V096000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V096000; Date: Mar. 5, 2007
This can allow additional movement of the mounting plate in dry steer applications and at the extreme outward steering positions increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 MCI G4500; 2002 MCI G4500; 2003 MCI G4500; 2004 MCI G4500
Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufactured by: Motor Coach Industries, Inc
Affected Units:: 518
Recall Summary:
On certain motor coaches, a weld joining a gusset support from the front bogie leg to the steering box mounting plate can crack.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install an additional gusset to these assemblies and reweld as required. The recall began on March 23, 2007. Owners may contact motor coach at 1-800-241-2947.
Recall Notes:
Customers may 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 23, 2007
Also see: