Recalls for 2008 Mci D4000istv

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN

Posted on: 2008-02-07
Description
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.

Consequence
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.  

Corrective Action
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.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Posted on: 2011-10-28
Description
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2003, and 2007-2012 e and j models along with model year 2007-2012 d4000, d4005, d4500, d4505, d4000istv motor coaches equipped with meritor wabco electronic stability control (esc) modules, manufactured from october 2002, through october 2011.  Under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (esc) system.  This might cause the esc to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.  

Consequence
If the driver is slow to react during this esc intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Mci will notify owners and replace the control module free of charge.  The safety recall began on january 4, 2012.  Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

Notes
Mci safety recall number is 371.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 .