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SevereNHTSA·10V199000·Announced 2010-05-11

MCI Motor Coaches Recalled for Potential Wheel Loss Due to Axle Bolt Torque

MCI is recalling 2010 motor coaches because improper torque on axle bolts could cause vibration, leading to wheel loss and a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle assembly) where the source text explicitly states the consequence could be a loss of the wheel resulting in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Motor Coach Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010 MCI D4000, D4005, D4500, D4505, E4500, and J4500 motor coaches. These vehicles were manufactured between September 2009 and May 2010 and are equipped with ArvinMeritor front and tag axle assemblies.

The recall addresses a defect where improper torque may have been applied to the hub, rotor, or wheel adapter bolts during assembly. Reduced bolt torque could lead to vibration loosening of the bolts, which could result in a loss of the wheel and possibly a crash.

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will repair the motor coaches free of charge. The safety recall began on May 28, 2010. Owners may contact MCI at 1-800-241-2947 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MCI D4000, D4505, D4500, E4500
Brand
MCI
Manufacturer
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
Category
Vehicle — Motor Coach
Hazard
Affected units
335

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (6)

  • D4000
  • D4505
  • D4500
  • E4500
  • J4500
  • D4005

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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