Vehicle recall 07V096000 · March 5, 2007
2001-2004 MCI G4500
On certain motor coaches, a weld joining a gusset support from the front bogie leg to the steering box mounting plate can crack.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motor coaches, a weld joining a gusset support from the front bogie leg to the steering box mounting plate can crack.
- Consequence
- This can allow additional movement of the mounting plate in dry steer applications and at the extreme outward steering positions increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an additional gusset to these assemblies and reweld as required. The recall began on March 23, 2007. Owners may contact motor coach at 1-800-241-2947.
- Notes
- Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V096000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 5, 2007
- Filed by
- MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
- Owner notification
- March 23, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 518
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
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