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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 09V041📅 Feb 3, 2009

2006–2008 MCI D4505 & 2005 MCI D4500 recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

MCI is recalling 103 my 2005-2008 D4500 and D4505 coaches equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines and a zf transmission. Customers may experience a possible interference between the drive shaft u-joint bearing cap bolts and the tag axle center beam assembly.

💥 The risk

Interference between the bearing cap bolts and the axle center beam assembly could cause the bearing cap bolts to shear, freeing the bearings and possibly releasing the drive shaft, increasing the risk of vehicle damage or a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will install a tag axle suspension spacer kit and an SPL250 driveshaft retrofit kit to limit the suspension travel and reduce the swing diameter of the driveshaft thereby increasing the clearance and eliminating any possible interference. The recall began on february 25, 2009. Owners may contact MCI at 1800-241-2947.

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
09V041000
Manufacturer recall #
277C & 320
Manufacturer
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
Vehicles affected
103
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Owner phone
1-800-241-2947
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 25, 2009
Built
Nov 1, 2004 – May 31, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
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 .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 09V041 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 09V041?

2006–2008 MCI D4505 & 2005 MCI D4500. 103 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized MCI dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-241-2947.