Recall 08V-063: 2008 MCI D4000ISTV, 2008 MCI D4500 and 1 more

MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Feb 7, 2008, covering about 24 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-063
Report date
Feb 7, 2008
Vehicles affected
24
Owners notified
Feb 11, 2008

The problem

Motor coach industries (Mci) is recalling 24 my 2008 d4505, d4500, d4000istv motor coaches equipped with trw steering gears, models tas85. These steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston teeth, resulting in a sticking or binding condition.

The risk

This condition has the potential to cause the steering gear to stall and restrict the steering turning angle of the vehicle which could result in a vehicle crash.

The fix

Mci is working with trw to replace the defective steering gear (Please see 07e101). The recall began on february 11, 2008. Owners may contact trw at 1-765-429-1768 or mci at 1-204-287-4982.

Notes

Mci recall no. 296.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.

Recall details

ManufacturerMOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
ComponentSteering › Gear Box › Shaft Pitman
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number08V063000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
MCI D4000ISTV2008All years
MCI D45002008All years
MCI D45052008All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 08V-063?

Motor coach industries (Mci) is recalling 24 my 2008 d4505, d4500, d4000istv motor coaches equipped with trw steering gears, models tas85. These steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston teeth, resulting in a sticking or binding condition.

How is recall 08V-063 fixed?

Mci is working with trw to replace the defective steering gear (Please see 07e101). The recall began on february 11, 2008. Owners may contact trw at 1-765-429-1768 or mci at 1-204-287-4982.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.