NHTSA Recall 08V063000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V063000; Date: Feb. 7, 2008
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 MCI D4000istv; 2008 MCI D4500; 2008 MCI D4505
Component: Steering:gear Box:shaft Pitman
Manufactured by: Motor Coach Industries, Inc
Affected Units:: 24
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Mci recall no. 296. Customers may 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 11, 2008
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