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NHTSA Recall 03V411000: Suspension

MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 428 vehicles. It affects 2001–2003 Mci G4500.

428
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2003
owners notified (October 20)
NHTSA campaign03V411000
ComponentSUSPENSION
Report receivedOctober 22, 2003
Owner notificationOctober 20, 2003
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain motor coaches equipped with tag axle swing arm assemblies, insufficient weld metal and/or weld penetration on the tag axle swing arm where it meets the pivot spindle tube could lead to stress and fatigue cracks.

Safety risk

This could result in complete separation of the tag axle from the coach, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mci will inspect and repair or replace the assemblies. The recall began on october 20, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mci at 1-800-321-2947.

Notes

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 03V411000

Make and modelModel years
Mci G45002001, 2002, 2003

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.