Mci product recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 30, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Motor Coach Industries, Inc recalls 2014–2015 Mci — 5 models

Recall number

15V184000

Brand / firm

Mci

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 131 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.