Mci Recall 06V458000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Non-powered Axle Assembly
NHTSA recall 06V458000 · announced November 29, 2006 · filed by Motor Coach Industries, Inc · 518 units affected
The problem
ON CERTAIN G4500 MOTOR COACHES, THE TAG AXLE SWING ARM CAN BREAK AWAY.
The risk
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.
What to do
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY 08V121.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.