NHTSA Recall 09V041000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V041000; Date: Feb. 3, 2009
Interference between the bearing cap bolts and the axle center beam assembly could cause the bearing cap bolts to shear, freeing the bearings and possibly releasing the drive shaft, increasing the risk of vehicle damage or a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 MCI D4500; 2006 MCI D4505; 2007 MCI D4505; 2008 MCI D4505
Component: Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Motor Coach Industries, Inc
Affected Units:: 103
Recall Summary:
Mci is recalling 103 my 2005-2008 d4500 and d4505 coaches equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines and a zf transmission. Customers may experience a possible interference between the drive shaft u-joint bearing cap bolts and the tag axle center beam assembly.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a tag axle suspension spacer kit and an spl250 driveshaft retrofit kit to limit the suspension travel and reduce the swing diameter of the driveshaft thereby increasing the clearance and eliminating any possible interference. The recall began on February 25, 2009. Owners may contact mci at 1800-241-2947.
Recall Notes:
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 25, 2009
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