2000-2004 Mci G4100 and Mci G4500 recall: non-powered axle assembly
Motor Coach Industries, Inc reported this safety recall on March 18, 2008. It covers about 542 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 542
- reported
- Mar 18, 2008
- owners notified
- Mar 18, 2008
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 08V121000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 08V121000
Is there a recall on the 2000-2004 Mci G4100 and Mci G4500 non-powered axle assembly?
Yes. Recall 08V121000, reported on March 18, 2008, covers about 542 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 08V121000?
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.
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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