NHTSA Campaign 05V322000

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Issued by MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC · Reported Jul 15, 2005 · 156 vehicles affected

What's wrong

ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH I-SHAFTS SUPPLIED BY ZF HEAVY DUTY STEERING, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR A FAILURE OF THE FORK/SHAFT CONNECTION.

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE COULD SUFFER A LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

MCI, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF ZF, INTENDS TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM FOR REMEDYING THE DEFECTIVE I-SHAFTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCI AT 1-204-284-5360.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MCI J4500 2004 156
MCI J4500 2005 156
MCI J4500 2006 156

Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V322000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.