2008 MCI D4000ISTV & 2008 MCI D4500 + 1 more recall: steering
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The 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.
🔧 The fix
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 fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V063000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 296
- Manufacturer
- MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
- Vehicles affected
- 24
- Component
- STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 11, 2008
- Recall started by
- ODI
- Notes
- MCI recall no. 296.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.