NHTSA Recall 15V184000: Tie rod assembly (steering)
Motor Coach Industries reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 131 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Mci D4000ISTV.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V184000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | March 30, 2015 |
| Owner notification | April 15, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V184000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mci D4000ISTV | 2014, 2015 |
| Mci D4005 | 2014, 2015 |
| Mci D4500 | 2014, 2015 |
| Mci D4505 | 2014, 2015 |
| Mci J4500 | 2014, 2015 |
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.