Mci recall: Steering
What is wrong
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 could happen
Loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Mci 102El3 1997–2013
- Mci E4500 1997–2013
- Mci J4500 2001–2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V027000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Motor Coach Industries
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 7, 2019
- Owners notified
- May 14, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,089
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 1, 1997 to May 13, 2014
- Part
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
- Maker's own recall number
- SB 469
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mci recall: Electrical system Oct 17, 2013
- Mci recall: Structure Dec 10, 2025
- Mci recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Sep 23, 2021
- Mci recall: Seat belts Mar 30, 2015
- Mci recall: Seats Apr 4, 2014
- Mci recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Oct 26, 2011
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.