Recall
Mci D4500 — 15V837000
NHTSA ID
15V837000
Make
Mci
Model
D4500
Years Affected
2015
Recall Date
2015-12-14
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
32
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SB 429
Summary
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2015 D4500 motor coaches manufactured January 23, 2015, to May 1, 2015, and D4505 motor coaches manufactured May 12, 2015, to May 13, 2015. The affected coaches have drive axles that may be missing welds on the hanger brackets, allowing the hanger bracket to separate from the axle housing.
Consequence
If the bracket separates from the axle housing, vehicle control may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MCI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the coaches and replace the affected axles, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2016. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 429.