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2013-2015 Mci D4500, Mci D4505 and others recall: axle hubs

Motor Coach Industries reported this safety recall on June 19, 2015. It covers about 232 vehicles.

vehicles affected
232
reported
Jun 19, 2015
owners notified
Aug 4, 2015

Power train: axle hubs

What is wrong
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2014 D4500 vehicles manufactured December 19, 2013, to April 14, 2014, 2013-2014 D4505 vehicles manufactured February 1, 2013, to April 22, 2014, and 2013-2015 J4500 vehicles manufactured November 26, 2013, to May 22, 2015. The affected motorcoaches are equipped with hub carriers that may have areas of porosity which could result in the hub carrier leaking oil or cracking.
Risk
Cracks in the hub may result in hub failure, which could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MCI will notify owners, and dealers will begin a routine inspection process to identify any hub carrier leaks. When parts become available, the affected hub carriers will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2015. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1‑800‑241‑2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 425.

Recall number 15V389000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 15V389000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2015 Mci D4500, Mci D4505 and others axle hubs?

Yes. Recall 15V389000, reported on June 19, 2015, covers about 232 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V389000?

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will begin a routine inspection process to identify any hub carrier leaks. When parts become available, the affected hub carriers will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2015. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1‑800‑241‑2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 425.

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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