Power train: axle assemblyRecall 15V-837 · Mci vehicles
Motor Coach Industries recall 15V-837 covers 32 Mci vehicles for a power train: axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on December 14, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q1) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V837000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.