2011 Mci J4500 recall: axle assembly
Motor Coach Industries, Inc reported this safety recall on March 21, 2011. It covers about 51 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 51
- reported
- Mar 21, 2011
- owners notified
- Apr 14, 2011
Power train: axle assembly
- What is wrong
- Mci is recalling certain model year 2011 mci j4500 motor coaches manufactured from december 1, 2010 through february 28, 2011, and equipped with arvinmeritor mc16 and mc16 type tag axle assemblies. The bolts used to connect the axle housing to the spindle of the axle may not have been properly heat treated, resulting in potentially compromised hardness and strength that, in turn, could lead to reduced joint integrity.
- Risk
- Reduced joint strength of the spindle of the axle could result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Arvinmeritor is working with mci to identify and notify owners and repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on april 14, 2011. Owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1‑248‑435‑1725 or mci customer service at 1‑800‑241‑2947.
Recall number 11V190000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 11V190000
Is there a recall on the 2011 Mci J4500 axle assembly?
Yes. Recall 11V190000, reported on March 21, 2011, covers about 51 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V190000?
Arvinmeritor is working with mci to identify and notify owners and repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on april 14, 2011. Owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1‑248‑435‑1725 or mci customer service 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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