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Mci · Canada · High

Mci G4500: Suspension

Affects Mci G4500 · 2000–2003 — about 65 vehicles.

The hazard

On certain vehicles, insufficient weld metal and/or weld penetration on the tag axle swing arm could lead to development of early stress and fatigue cracks at a weld joining the tag axle swing arm to the pivot spindle tube assembly. If not corrected, this crack could propagate and result in a complete separation of the tag axle from the coach. Correction: Dealer will repair or replace the swing arm assembly.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational