Recalls for 2002 Mci D4505

DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Posted on: 2006-04-27
Description
On certain motor coaches equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines, the turbocharger compressors can fail.  

Consequence
A fire can result should the turbocharger fail.

Corrective Action
Detroit diesel is conducting this recall (please see 06e019000) and will remedy these motor coaches.  The engines will be repaired free of charge.  Owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or motor coach at 866-624-2622.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2008-11-21
Description
Mci is recalling 1,893 my 2002-2008 d model and my 2001-2008 e and j4500 motor coaches equipped with zf transmissions.  There is a potential for the shift selector to malfunction as a result of a cell phone or radio being placed in close proximity to the shifter control pad.  

Consequence
When this happens, the shift selector may move into reverse without driver knowledge increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Mci is working with zf and has created a software update that protects against the potential for transient analog or digital signal interference.  The recall is expected to begin during november 2008.  .owners may contact mci at 1-800-333-0371 and zf at 1-734-416-6200.

Notes
Mci recall no.  308.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.