NHTSA Recall 06V458000: Non-powered axle assembly (suspension)

MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on November 29, 2006, covering an estimated 518 vehicles. It affects 2000–2004 Mci G4500.

518

vehicles potentially affected

model affected

NHTSA campaign	06V458000
Component	SUSPENSION › REAR › AXLE › NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Report received	November 29, 2006
Initiated by	NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

On certain g4500 motor coaches, the tag axle swing arm can break away.

Safety risk

If the tag axle swing arm cracks and remains undetected, the cracks can spread and potentially result in a partial or total separation of the tag axle assembly from the coach, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Please note that this campaign has been superseded by 08v121.

Notes

Customers can 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.

Vehicles covered by recall 06V458000

Make and model	Model years
Mci G4500	2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

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.