3 recalls found. |
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.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2013-10-31
Description
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2000-2012 d, e, g and j series coaches manufactured january 2000 through june 2011 and equipped with sure power battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Consequence
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Mci will notify owners, and sure power will replace the equalizers, free of charge. Owners may contact mci at 1-847-285-2000. This campaign is mci service bulletin 401.
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.