2008 Mci D4000istv, Mci D4500 and others recall: shaft pitman

Motor Coach Industries, Inc reported this safety recall on February 7, 2008. It covers about 24 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 24
reported: Feb 7, 2008
owners notified: Feb 11, 2008

Steering: gear box: shaft pitman

What is wrong: Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling 24 my 2008 d4505, d4500, d4000istv motor coaches equipped with trw steering gears, models tas85. These steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston teeth, resulting in a sticking or binding condition.
Risk: This condition has the potential to cause the steering gear to stall and restrict the steering turning angle of the vehicle which could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Mci is working with trw to replace the defective steering gear (please see 07e101). The recall began on february 11, 2008. Owners may contact trw at 1‑765‑429‑1768 or mci at 1‑204‑287‑4982.

Recall number 08V063000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V063000

Is there a recall on the 2008 Mci D4000istv, Mci D4500 and others shaft pitman?

Yes. Recall 08V063000, reported on February 7, 2008, covers about 24 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V063000?

Mci is working with trw to replace the defective steering gear (please see 07e101). The recall began on february 11, 2008. Owners may contact trw at 1‑765‑429‑1768 or mci at 1‑204‑287‑4982.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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