Recalls for 2015 Mci D4000istv

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2015-03-30
Description
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2014 j4500 and model year 2015 d4000istv, d4005, d4500, and d4505 motor coaches manufactured august 26, 2014, to december 3, 2014.  The affected motor coaches have front and steerable tag axles whose tie rod nuts may be improperly torqued.

Consequence
If the tie rod nuts are not properly torqued, the tie rod may not be adequately secured, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Mci will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tie rod nut torque, replacing the parts as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began on april 15, 2015.  Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.