The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·15V837000·Announced 2015-12-14

MCI Recalls 2015 Motor Coaches Due to Missing Axle Welds

Motor Coach Industries is recalling specific 2015 D4500 and D4505 motor coaches because drive axles may be missing welds on hanger brackets, which could separate and affect vehicle control.

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 (missing welds on drive axles) that can lead to loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2015 D4500 motor coaches manufactured between January 23, 2015, and May 1, 2015, and D4505 motor coaches manufactured between May 12, 2015, and May 13, 2015. The recall involves 32 affected vehicles.

The defect involves drive axles that may be missing welds on the hanger brackets. This condition allows the hanger bracket to separate from the axle housing. If the bracket separates, vehicle control may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MCI D4500, D4505
Brand
MCI
Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries
Category
Vehicle — Motor Coach
Hazard
Affected units
32

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 (2)

  • D4500
  • D4505

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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