Recall
Mci G4500 — 07V096000
NHTSA ID
07V096000
Make
Mci
Model
G4500
Years Affected
2002
Recall Date
2007-03-05
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Units Affected
518
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, A WELD JOINING A GUSSET SUPPORT FROM THE FRONT BOGIE LEG TO THE STEERING BOX MOUNTING PLATE CAN CRACK.
Consequence
THIS CAN ALLOW ADDITIONAL MOVEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE IN DRY STEER APPLICATIONS AND AT THE EXTREME OUTWARD STEERING POSITIONS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL GUSSET TO THESE ASSEMBLIES AND REWELD AS REQUIRED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 23, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MOTOR COACH AT 1-800-241-2947.