1993-2008 Mci 102DL3 and Mci D4505 recall: driveshaft

Motor Coach Industries reported this safety recall on June 18, 2014. It covers about 325 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 325
reported: Jun 18, 2014
owners notified: Aug 7, 2014

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

What is wrong: Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 1993-1995 102DL3 motor coaches manufactured November 1992 to January 1995, and 2006 and 2008 D4505 motor coaches manufactured June 2005 to April 2008. The affected buses are equipped with a driveshaft with a compressed length of 30 inches or less, a steerable trailing axle equipped with a system that changes the tag axle caster when the vehicle is in reverse travel and no electronic stability control (ESC). In these vehicles, the driveshaft may detach from the transmission and escape its containment bracket.
Risk: If the driveshaft escapes containment it can strike the trailing axle tie rod and components of the trailing axle locking system potentially causing the trailing axle steering and caster locking mechanisms to unlock. If this occurs, the driver may experience loss of steering control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: MCI will notify owners, and dealers will add a secondary drive shaft containment hoop forward of the tag axle support structure, free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2014. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1‑847‑285‑2090. MCI's number for this recall is 414.

Recall number 14V335000

Affected vehicles

Mci 102DL3 1993-1995 1993 1994 1995
Mci D4505 2006, 2008 2006 2008

Questions about recall 14V335000

Is there a recall on the 1993-2008 Mci 102DL3 and Mci D4505 driveshaft?

Yes. Recall 14V335000, reported on June 18, 2014, covers about 325 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V335000?

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will add a secondary drive shaft containment hoop forward of the tag axle support structure, free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2014. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1‑847‑285‑2090. MCI's number for this recall is 414.

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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