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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 09V196📅 Jun 1, 2009

2008–2009 MCI J4500 & 2009 MCI D4000ISTV + 3 more recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

MCI is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 motor coaches, model J4500 manufactured between october 2007 and april 2009; 2009 motor coaches models D4000ISTV, D4005, D4500, and D4505 manufactured between january and july 2009; 2010 D4500 coaches manufactured between december 2008 and april 2009; 2009 E4500 coaches manufactured between january and april 2009; and one 2003 E4500 coach manufactured in october 2002. These vehicles may have been equipped with meritor wabco steering angle sensors (sas) which CAN develop internal friction between the sensor gears and the sensor housing as a result of external forces experienced on the vehicle including vibration. If developed friction is great enough, the driving tab of the sas CAN sheer as the driver turns the steering wheel.

💥 The risk

With a broken sas driving tab, the electronic stability control (ESC) will not function properly, which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.

🔧 The fix

MCI will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on july 10, 2009. Owners may contact MCI at 1-800-241-2947.

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
09V196000
Manufacturer recall #
327 & 328
Manufacturer
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
Vehicles affected
502
Component
STEERING
Owner phone
1-800-241-2947
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 10, 2009
Built
Oct 1, 2002 – Oct 31, 2002
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Mci's recall campaign nos. 327 (d model series) and 328 (j model series).owners 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 09V196 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 09V196?

2008–2009 MCI J4500 & 2009 MCI D4000ISTV + 3 more. 502 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.