NHTSA Recall 09V041000: Non-powered axle assembly (suspension)
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 103 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mci D4500.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V041000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 277C & 320 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR › AXLE › NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | February 3, 2009 |
| Owner notification | February 25, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mci is recalling 103 my 2005-2008 d4500 and d4505 coaches equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines and a zf transmission. Customers may experience a possible interference between the drive shaft u-joint bearing cap bolts and the tag axle center beam assembly.
Safety risk
Interference between the bearing cap bolts and the axle center beam assembly could cause the bearing cap bolts to shear, freeing the bearings and possibly releasing the drive shaft, increasing the risk of vehicle damage or a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a tag axle suspension spacer kit and an spl250 driveshaft retrofit kit to limit the suspension travel and reduce the swing diameter of the driveshaft thereby increasing the clearance and eliminating any possible interference. The recall began on february 25, 2009. Owners may contact mci at 1800-241-2947.
Notes
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V041000
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.