2009 MCI D4505 recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
MCI is recalling 29 model year 2009 D4505 motor coaches manufactured between february and april 2009, equipped with koni shock absorbers. When the coach is moving in rear-rise mode, the tag suspension air springs CAN generate force that exceeds the maximum allowable tensile strength of the shock absorbers exceeding their design rebound limit.
💥 The risk
This failure could result in separation of the shock absorber from its mounting, causing interference between the upper portion of the suspension and the driveshaft, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
🔧 The fix
MCI will notify owners and will repair the coaches free of charge. The safety recall began on july 10, 2009. Owners may contact MCI at 1-847-285-2000.
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
- 09V200000
- Manufacturer recall #
- FCP 329
- Manufacturer
- MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
- Vehicles affected
- 29
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
- Owner phone
- 1-847-285-2000
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 10, 2009
- Built
- Feb 1, 2009 – Apr 30, 2009
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Mci's recall campaign no. Fcp 329.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 .