Mci G4500 2001
Model G4500 made in 2001 by Mci got 3 investigations there are 8 recalls as well as 8 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, power train and structure. The car had some investigations: steering, structure and suspension. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, engine and engine cooling and steering.
Model 2001
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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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V284000 | MOTOR COACH IND., INC. | V (Vehicle) | 319 | 10/25/2002 | MFR | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | 10/30/2002 | 10/30/2002 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor coaches, the electrical cable attached to the b+ stud, which is located on the engine cradle and found in the curbside engine compartment, may have been positioned so as to allow the cable to rub against the ground stud. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A short circuit could occur and result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided remedy instructions. the recall began on october 25, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mci at 1-800-241-2947. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V140000 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | from 01/01/2001 to 12/31/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 4765 | ODI | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | 04/27/2006 | 04/27/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor coaches equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines, the turbocharger compressors can fail. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A fire can result should the turbocharger fail. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Detroit diesel is conducting this recall (please see 06e019000) and will remedy these motor coaches. the engines will be repaired free of charge. owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or motor coach at 866-624-2622. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V096000 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | from 01/01/2000 to 03/31/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 518 | 03/23/2007 | ODI | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | 03/05/2007 | 03/13/2007 | |||||||
| Defect 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V345000 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | from 06/01/2001 to 10/31/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 352 | 09/04/2009 | ODI | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | 09/02/2009 | 09/02/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Mci is recalling model year 2001-2004 g4500 motor coaches equipped with wheelchair lifts. if the upper wheelchair door opens due to a malfunction of the door's latches, there is a telltale light in the instrument panel that illuminates to alert the driver that the upper wheelchair door is not fully latched and closed, however the driver could fail to notice that this light is illuminated. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in the wheelchair door sliding open without further warning and expose passengers to the risk of falling from the coach while the vehicle is in motion. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install an audible alarm in the driver's area to provide an additional alert in the event the door is not fully closed and latched, and will reinforce the upper latch to improve its durability. the recall began on september 4, 2009. owners may contact mci customer service line at 1-800-241-2947. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V411000 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | from 01/01/2000 to 03/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 428 | 10/20/2003 | MFR | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | 10/22/2003 | 10/28/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor coaches equipped with tag axle swing arm assemblies, insufficient weld metal and/or weld penetration on the tag axle swing arm where it meets the pivot spindle tube could lead to stress and fatigue cracks. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in complete separation of the tag axle from the coach, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Mci will inspect and repair or replace the assemblies. the recall began on october 20, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mci at 1-800-321-2947. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V329000 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | V (Vehicle) | 518 | 07/01/2004 | MFR | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | 07/07/2004 | 07/08/2004 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor coaches, the front lower radius rod mounting bracket components may not have been welded sufficiently. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | These welds may crack, allowing movement and potential separation of the radius rod mounting bracket, which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners have been provided with repair instructions. the recall began on july 1, 2004. owners should contact mci at 1-800-241-2947. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mci recall no. 227.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2 dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||||
| SB-3037 | 06/03/2010 | 10034009 | Mci: bogie leg frame corrosion prevention. new and very corrosive formulations of road ice cleaning chemicals are now being used, especially magnesium chloride and calcium chloride. these chemicals can act like acid when they contact the | 10/08/2010 | |
| 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. | ||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | ||||||
| PE09038 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | 08/28/2009 | 11/05/2009 | WHEEL CHAIR DOOR BECOMES UNLATCHED | 09V345000 | |
| This investigation was prompted by a review of service bulletins provided bymci to the agency. mci submitted a field change program bulletin in their july 2009 monthly communications (49 cfr 597.5) submission regarding a wheelchair lift interlock door retrofit kit for g4500 series coaches.per the bulletin, the sliding wheelchair door may become unlatched, the visual warning indicator in the driver's area may go unnoticed by the driver and there is no audible warning.during the review process, odi learned of acomplaint from an individual whose group chartered a g4500 motorcoach and reportedly the wheelchair access door on the right side of the bus opened while the bus was traveling on the highway at 55 mph.the investigation was opened to assess the scope and safety consequence of this issue.in september 2009, mci filed a safety recall (09v-345) outlining their intended remedy program to resolve this issue. mci will add an audible alarm to alert the driver that the door is not fully latched. they also intend to reinforce the upper door latch to improve latching system durability.the action taken by mci resolves the issues raised by this investigation. accordingly, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||