Defect Description For Recall
MCI Is Recalling 542 My 2000-2004 G4100 And G4500 Motor Coaches. Certain Reworked Tag Axle Arm Assemblies Had Been Identified With New Cracks Forming. Some Of The Tag Axle Arm Assemblies That Had Previously Been Repaired During Recalls 03V-411 Or 06V458 May Have Been Repaired With Unidentified Micro Fractures And/Or Insufficient Weld Penetration.
Make Of Vehicle
MCI
Model Of Vehicle
G4100
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
08V121000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
If The Tag Axle Swing Arm Cracks And Remains Undetected, The Cracks Can Spread And Potentially Result In A Partial Or Total Separation Of The Tag Axle Assembly From The Coach, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Re-Inspect And If Cracks Are Identified Or Incorrect Welds In The Previously Repaired Areas, Both Right And Left Tag Arm Assemblies Will Be Replaced. If No Problems Are Identified, Dealers Will Reinstall The Existing Tag Axle Arm Assemblies With New Hardware Free Of Charge. Please Note That This Campaign Supersedes Mci’S Previous Recalls (Please See 03V411 And 06V458). The Recall Began On March 18, 2008. Owner May Contact Motor Coach At 1-800-241-2947.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19991231
End Of Manufacture
20000228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
542
Date Owners Notified
20080318
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries
Date Report Received
20080318