Defect Description For Recall
MCI Is Recalling 103 My 2005-2008 D4500 And D4505 Coaches Equipped With Detroit Diesel Series 60 Engines And A ZF Transmission. Customers May Experience A Possible Interference Between The Drive Shaft U-Joint Bearing Cap Bolts And The Tag Axle Center Beam Assembly.
Make Of Vehicle
MCI
Model Of Vehicle
D4505
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
09V041000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Interference Between The Bearing Cap Bolts And The Axle Center Beam Assembly Could Cause The Bearing Cap Bolts To Shear, Freeing The Bearings And Possibly Releasing The Drive Shaft, Increasing The Risk Of Vehicle Damage Or A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Tag Axle Suspension Spacer Kit And An Spl250 Driveshaft Retrofit Kit To Limit The Suspension Travel And Reduce The Swing Diameter Of The Driveshaft TherEBY Increasing The Clearance And Eliminating Any Possible Interference. The Recall Began On February 25, 2009. Owners May Contact MCI At 1800-241-2947.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20041101
End Of Manufacture
20080531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
103
Date Owners Notified
20090225
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries
Date Report Received
20090203
Make Campaign Number
277C & 320