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NHTSARecalled Dec 14, 2015 · #15V837000

Axle Hanger Bracket may be Missing Welds

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. If the bracket separates from the axle housing, vehicle control may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Axle Hanger Bracket may be Missing Welds
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries, Inc
Model numbers
D4500, D4505
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice