NHTSA Campaign 06V480000
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Issued by MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC · Reported Dec 15, 2006 · 75 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN D SERIES MOTOR COACHES, THERE COULD BE A POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE DRIVE SHAFT MOUNTING HARDWARE AND THE TAG AXLE STRUCTURE.
Consequence
THE BEARING CAP BOLTS COULD SHEAR, FREEING THE BEARINGS, AND POSSIBLY RELEASING THE DRIVE SHAFT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
SHIMS WILL BE INSTALLED ABOVE THE TAG AXLE AIR SPRING MOUNTING BRACKETS TO LIMIT THE SUSPENSION TRAVEL. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCI AT 1-800-241-2947.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCI | D4500 | 2005 | 75 |
| MCI | D4505 | 2006 | 75 |
| MCI | D4505 | 2007 | 75 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V480000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.