SuspensionRecall 03V-411 · 2001–2003 Mci G4500

MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC recall 03V-411 covers 428 2001–2003 Mci G4500 for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on October 22, 2003.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected4281 model

ReportedOct 22, 2003Owners notified Oct 20, 2003

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 03V411000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH TAG AXLE SWING ARM ASSEMBLIES, INSUFFICIENT WELD METAL AND/OR WELD PENETRATION ON THE TAG AXLE SWING ARM WHERE IT MEETS THE PIVOT SPINDLE TUBE COULD LEAD TO STRESS AND FATIGUE CRACKS.

The risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE TAG AXLE FROM THE COACH, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

MCI WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR OR REPLACE THE ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MCI AT 1-800-321-2947.

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Mci G45002001, 2002, 2003

Built from January 1, 2000 to March 31, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.