Mci G4500 2000
Model G4500 made in 2000 by Mci got 2 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 7 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, power train and unknown or other. The car had some investigations: steering, suspension. There was one recall concerning suspension .
Model 2000
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
06V458000 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | from 01/01/2000 to 03/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 518 | ODI | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | 11/29/2006 | 11/30/2006 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | On certain g4500 motor coaches, the tag axle swing arm can break away. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the tag axle swing arm cracks and remains undetected, the cracks can spread and potentially result in a partial or total separation of the tag axle assembly from the coach, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Please note that this campaign has been superseded by 08v121. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers can 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. | |||||||||||||||
08V121000 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | from 01/01/2000 to 03/31/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 542 | 03/18/2008 | MFR | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | 03/18/2008 | 03/18/2008 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Mci is recalling 542 my 2000-2004 g4100 and g4500 motor coaches. certain reworked tag axle arm assemblies had been identified with new cracks forming. some of the tag axle arm assemblies that had previously been repaired during recalls 03v-411 or 06v458 may have been repaired with unidentified micro fractures and/or insufficient weld penetration. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the tag axle swing arm cracks and remains undetected, the cracks can spread and potentially result in a partial or total separation of the tag axle assembly from the coach, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will re-inspect and if cracks are identified or incorrect welds in the previously repaired areas, both right and left tag arm assemblies will be replaced. if no problems are identified, dealers will reinstall the existing tag axle arm assemblies with new hardware free of charge. please note that this campaign supersedes mci's previous recalls (please see 03v411 and 06v458). the recall began on march 18, 2008. owner may contact motor coach at 1-800-241-2947. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers 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. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
SB-3042 | 06/03/2010 | 10034007 | Mci: tag axle r-12 brake valve retrofit may be subject to contamination intrusion through the balance port. installing a r-12 brake valve, which does not have a balance port, will eliminate the potential for contamination. no model or mo | 10/08/2010 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
354 | 02/24/2011 | 10038195 | Motor coach industries service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. there may be a harsh downshift, rpm flare, or the transmission may lock. *rm | 06/09/2011 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
354 | 02/24/2011 | 10038195 | Motor coach industries service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. there may be a harsh downshift, rpm flare, or the transmission may lock. *rm | 06/09/2011 | |
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
354 | 02/24/2011 | 10038195 | Motor coach industries service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. there may be a harsh downshift, rpm flare, or the transmission may lock. *rm | 06/09/2011 | |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
SB-357 | 04/25/2011 | 10038824 | Ready | 06/28/2011 | |
SB-357 | 04/25/2011 | 10038824 | Motor coach indudstries: information on replacing the coolant pump that may have a problem. *rm | 06/28/2011 | |
SB-3042 | 06/03/2010 | 10034007 | Mci: tag axle r-12 brake valve retrofit may be subject to contamination intrusion through the balance port. installing a r-12 brake valve, which does not have a balance port, will eliminate the potential for contamination. no model or mo | 10/08/2010 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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STEERING | ||||||
PE06051 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | 11/13/2006 | 03/22/2007 | STEERING BOX MOUNTING BRACKET CRACK | 07V096000 | |
This investigation was opened after odi was contacted by a fleetalleging that they have had nine incidents where cracks were found in the bracket that supports the steering gear box assembly.these cracks were allowing movement of the steering box.odi was concerned that should this bracket completely fail while the bus is being driven, a loss of steering would occur.as a result of odi's investigation, mci has agreed to initiate a safety recall to add an additional gusset to the brackets and reweld as necessary. the target date for launching the correctiveaction ismarch 31, 2007.mci's actionresolves the issues raised by this investigation.accordingly, this investigation is closed. the agency reserves the right to take further action on these vehicles if warranted in the future. | ||||||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | ||||||
RQ06008 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | 09/05/2006 | 01/17/2007 | FAILED TAG AXLE SWING ARMS | 06V458000 | |
Mci originally filed a defect notification on october 20, 2003, (03v-411) to addresscracks located on the tag axle swing arm at the connection to the pivot spindle tube.four hundred and ninety-three (493) mci g4500 2000-2003 motor coaches were involved.mci |