Power train: axle assemblyRecall 10V-199 · Mci vehicles
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC recall 10V-199 covers 335 Mci vehicles for a power train: axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on May 11, 2010.
Source: NHTSA recall 10V199000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
MCI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 D4000, D4005, D4500, D4505, E4500, AND J4500 MODEL MOTOR COACHES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2009 THROUGH MAY 2010, EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR FRONT AND TAG AXLE ASSEMBLIES. THE SUSPECT AXLES MAY HAVE HAD IMPROPER TORQUE APPLIED TO THE HUB/ROTOR/WHEEL ADAPTER BOLTS DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. REDUCED BOLT TORQUE COULD LEAD TO VIBRATION LOOSENING OF THE BOLT.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE WHEEL POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
The fix
MCI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MOTOR COACHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 28, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCI AT 1-800-241-2947.
MCI'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBERS ARE 345 AND 346.OWNERS MAY 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.