Vehicle recall 08V063000 · February 7, 2008
MCI D4000ISTV, D4500 and 1 more model
These steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston teeth, resulting in a sticking or binding…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling 24 my 2008 D4505, D4500, D4000ISTV motor coaches equipped with TRW steering gears, models TAS85. These steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston teeth, resulting in a sticking or binding condition.
- Consequence
- This condition has the potential to cause the steering gear to stall and restrict the steering turning angle of the vehicle which could result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Mci is working with TRW to replace the defective steering gear (please see 07E101). The recall began on February 11, 2008. Owners may contact TRW at 1-765-429-1768 or mci at 1-204-287-4982.
- Notes
- Mci recall no. 296.CUSTOMERS may also 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
- 08V063000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 7, 2008
- Filed by
- MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 296
- Owner notification
- February 11, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 24
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman
Vehicles covered
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