Vehicle recall 05V322000 · July 15, 2005
2004-2006 MCI J4500
On certain motor coaches equipped with i-shafts supplied by zf heavy duty steering, there is a potential for a failure of the fork/shaft connection.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motor coaches equipped with i-shafts supplied by zf heavy duty steering, there is a potential for a failure of the fork/shaft connection.
- Consequence
- If this occurs, the vehicle could suffer a loss of steering ability, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Mci, with the assistance of zf, intends to establish a program for remedying the defective i-shafts. Owners may contact mci at 1-204-284-5360.
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V322000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 15, 2005
- Filed by
- MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 156
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages
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