4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEATS
Posted on: 2010-09-14
Description
Mci is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 d4005 and d4505 motor coaches equipped with a national seating company driver's seat containing a stabilus bloc-o-lift shock. The driver's seat shock damper may break allowing the driver's seat to unexpectedly drop to the floor without warning.
Consequence
In the event this should occur while the bus is in operation, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
Corrective Action
Mci will notify owners and replace the seat shock as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on september 15, 2010. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
Notes
Mci's recall campaign 349.owners 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 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Posted on: 2011-10-28
Description
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2003, and 2007-2012 e and j models along with model year 2007-2012 d4000, d4005, d4500, d4505, d4000istv motor coaches equipped with meritor wabco electronic stability control (esc) modules, manufactured from october 2002, through october 2011. Under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (esc) system. This might cause the esc to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.
Consequence
If the driver is slow to react during this esc intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mci will notify owners and replace the control module free of charge. The safety recall began on january 4, 2012. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
Notes
Mci safety recall number is 371.owners 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.
DEFECT #4 - 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.