NHTSA recall campaign
03V411000
What was wrong
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.
Risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE TAG AXLE FROM THE COACH, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →