MCI Recalls 2011 J4500 Motor Coaches Due to Axle Bolt Defect
MCI is recalling 2011 J4500 motor coaches because axle bolts may not be properly heat treated, potentially compromising joint integrity and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 reduced joint strength could result in a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Motor Coach Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011 MCI J4500 motor coaches manufactured between December 1, 2010, and February 28, 2011. The recall applies to vehicles equipped with ArvinMeritor MC16 and MC16 Type Tag Axle Assemblies.
The bolts used to connect the axle housing to the spindle of the axle may not have been properly heat treated. This defect can result in compromised hardness and strength, leading to reduced joint integrity. Reduced joint strength of the spindle could result in a vehicle crash.
ArvinMeritor is working with MCI to identify and notify owners. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on April 14, 2011. Owners may contact ArvinMeritor at 1-248-435-1725 or MCI Customer Service at 1-800-241-2947.
The recalled product
- Product
- MCI J4500
- Brand
- MCI
- Manufacturer
- MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
- Category
- Vehicle — Motor Coach
- Affected units
- 51
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 (1)
- J4500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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