NHTSA Recall 09V196000: Steering
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 502 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Mci D4000ISTV.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V196000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 327 & 328 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Report received | June 1, 2009 |
| Owner notification | July 10, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mci is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 motor coaches, model j4500 manufactured between october 2007 and april 2009; 2009 motor coaches models d4000istv, d4005, d4500, and d4505 manufactured between january and july 2009; 2010 d4500 coaches manufactured between december 2008 and april 2009; 2009 e4500 coaches manufactured between january and april 2009; and one 2003 e4500 coach manufactured in october 2002. These vehicles may have been equipped with meritor wabco steering angle sensors (sas) which can develop internal friction between the sensor gears and the sensor housing as a result of external forces experienced on the vehicle including vibration. If developed friction is great enough, the driving tab of the sas can sheer as the driver turns the steering wheel.
Safety risk
With a broken sas driving tab, the electronic stability control (esc) will not function properly, which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Mci will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on july 10, 2009. Owners may contact mci at 1-800-241-2947.
Notes
Mci's recall campaign nos. 327 (d model series) and 328 (j model series).owners 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 09V196000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mci D4000ISTV | 2009 |
| Mci D4500 | 2009 |
| Mci D4505 | 2009 |
| Mci E4500 | 2003 |
| Mci J4500 | 2008, 2009 |
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.