NHTSA Recall 09V196000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V196000; Date: Jun. 1, 2009
With a broken sas driving tab, the electronic stability control (esc) will not function properly, which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 MCI D4000istv; 2009 MCI D4500; 2009 MCI D4505; 2003 MCI E4500; 2008 MCI J4500; 2009 MCI J4500
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Motor Coach Industries, Inc
Affected Units:: 502
Recall Summary:
Mci is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 motor coaches, model j4500 manufactured between October 2007 and April 2009; 2009 motor coaches models d4000istv, d4005, d4500, and d4505 manufactured between January and July 2009; 2010 d4500 coaches manufactured between December 2008 and April 2009; 2009 e4500 coaches manufactured between January and April 2009; and one 2003 e4500 coach manufactured in October 2002. These vehicles may have been equipped with meritor wabco steering angle sensors (sas) which can develop internal friction between the sensor gears and the sensor housing as a result of external forces experienced on the vehicle including vibration. If developed friction is great enough, the driving tab of the sas can sheer as the driver turns the steering wheel.
How to Fix:
Mci will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on July 10, 2009. Owners may contact mci at 1-800-241-2947.
Recall Notes:
Mci's recall campaign nos. 327 (d model series) and 328 (j model series). Owners 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: Jul 10, 2009
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