Mci Recall 15V837000: Power Train, Axle Assembly

NHTSA recall 15V837000 · announced December 14, 2015 · filed by Motor Coach Industries · 32 units affected

The problem

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2015 D4500 motor coaches manufactured January 23, 2015, to May 1, 2015, and D4505 motor coaches manufactured May 12, 2015, to May 13, 2015. The affected coaches have drive axles that may be missing welds on the hanger brackets, allowing the hanger bracket to separate from the axle housing.

The risk

If the bracket separates from the axle housing, vehicle control may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the coaches and replace the affected axles, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2016. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 429.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2015 Mci D4500
• 2015 Mci D4505

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.