1999 Mci 102el3 | 2008 Mci 102el3 | 1998 Mci 102el3 | 1997 Mci 102el3 | 2013 Mci 102el3 | 1997 Mci E4500 | 2007 Mci 102el3 | 2009 Mci 102el3 | 2010 Mci 102el3 | 2011 Mci 102el3 | 2012 Mci 102el3 | 2000 Mci 102el3 | 2006 Mci 102el3 | 2005 Mci 102el3 | 2004 Mci 102el3 | 2003 Mci 102el3 | 2002 Mci 102el3 | 2001 Mci 102el3 | 2004 Mci J4500 | 2005 Mci J4500 — Steering: hydraulic power assist system
Published January 31, 2019 · Recall initiated: January 7, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19V027000, published January 31, 2019 and initiated January 7, 2019. Recalling firm: Motor Coach Industries, Inc; 1999 Mci 102el3 | 2008 Mci 102el3 | 1998 Mci 102el3 | 1997 Mci 102el3 | 2013 Mci 102el3 | 1997 Mci E4500 | 2007 Mci 102el3 | 2009 Mci 102el3 | 2010 Mci 102el3 | 2011 Mci 102el3 | 2012 Mci 102el3 | 2000 Mci 102el3 | 2006 Mci 102el3 | 2005 Mci 102el3 | 2004 Mci 102el3 | 2003 Mci 102el3 | 2002 Mci 102el3 | 2001 Mci 102el3 | 2004 Mci J4500 | 2005 Mci J4500 — Steering: hydraulic power assist system.
What's the hazard
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2001-2015 J4500 and 1997-2013 102EL3/E4500 coaches equipped with a hydraulic rear axle (tag axle) steering system. The axle's alignment and low hydraulic pressure in the steering system may cause the steering system to lock, causing a loss of steering control at highway speeds.
What to do
MCI will inspect and repair axle alignment, as necessary, free of charge. MCI issued owners an interim notification on March 26, 2019. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 14, 2021. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 469.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MCI
- Model
- 102EL3
- Manufacturer
- Motor Coach Industries, Inc
- Lot
- 1999 MCI 102EL3 | 2008 MCI 102EL3 | 1998 MCI 102EL3 | 1997 MCI 102EL3 | 2013 MCI 102EL3 | 1997 MCI E4500 | 2007 MCI 102EL3 | 2009 MCI 102EL3 | 2010 MCI 102EL3 | 2011 MCI 102EL3 | 2012 MCI 102EL3 | 2000 MCI 102EL3 | 2006 MCI 102EL3 | 2005 MCI 102EL3 | 2004 MCI 102EL3 | 2003 MCI 102EL3 | 2002 MCI 102EL3 | 2001 MCI 102EL3 | 2004 MCI J4500 | 2005 MCI J4500
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 1999 Mci 102el3 | 2008 Mci 102el3 | 1998 Mci 102el3 | 1997 Mci 102el3 | 2013 Mci 102el3 | 1997 Mci E4500 | 2007 Mci 102el3 | 2009 Mci 102el3 | 2010 Mci 102el3 | 2011 Mci 102el3 | 2012 Mci 102el3 | 2000 Mci 102el3 | 2006 Mci 102el3 | 2005 Mci 102el3 | 2004 Mci 102el3 | 2003 Mci 102el3 | 2002 Mci 102el3 | 2001 Mci 102el3 | 2004 Mci J4500 | 2005 Mci J4500 — Steering: hydraulic power assist system recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V027000 on January 31, 2019. Reported hazard: Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2001-2015 J4500 and 1997-2013 102EL3/E4500 coaches equipped with a hydraulic rear axle (tag axle) steering system. The axle's alignment and low hydraulic pressure in the steering system may cause the steering system to lock, causing a loss of steering control at highway speeds.
What should I do if I have this product?
MCI will inspect and repair axle alignment, as necessary, free of charge. MCI issued owners an interim notification on March 26, 2019. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 14, 2021. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 469.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MCI. Model: 102EL3.