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Recalls for
2010 Mci D4000
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7 recalls found.
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DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2010-05-11DescriptionMci is recalling certain model year 2010 d4000, d4005, d4500, d4505, e4500, and j4500 model motor coaches manufactured from september 2009 through may 2010, equipped with arvinmeritor front and tag axle assemblies. The suspect axles may have had improper torque applied to the hub/rotor/wheel adapter bolts during the assembly process. Reduced bolt torque could lead to vibration loosening of the bolt.
ConsequenceThis could result in a loss of the wheel possibly resulting in a crash.
Corrective ActionMci will notify owners and dealers will repair the motor coaches free of charge. The safety recall began on may 28, 2010. Owners may contact mci at 1-800-241-2947.
NotesMci's recall campaign numbers are 345 and 346.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 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Posted on: 2011-01-20DescriptionMci is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 d4500, d4505, and d4000 motor coaches. The affected pulley covers may lack certain welds required to keep the covers attached to the coach structure.
ConsequenceThe cover will eventually fail as a result of fatigue, and the cover may become detached from the coach and fall and strike a person or object, resulting in personal injury or property damage.
Corrective ActionMci will inspect and replace as necessary the idler pulley covers free of charge. The safety recall began on february 10, 2011. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
NotesMci safety recall no. 351.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 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Posted on: 2011-10-28DescriptionMotor 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.
ConsequenceIf 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 ActionMci 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.
NotesMci 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 #4 - INTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2012-06-04
Description
Motor coach industries, inc (mci) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 d4000, d4500 and 2010 d4505 motor coaches equipped with led lights interior lights and powered by either a vansco or io multiplex system. Due to excessive power draw of the led lights, heat may build up at the fuse block and connector, causing components to melt.
Consequence
If this occurs, surrounding material may be damaged and will burn, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Mci will notify owners, and dealers will install re-designed wiring, free of charge. The recall began on july 17, 2012. Owners may contact mci at 1-866-624-2622.
Notes
Mci¿s recall campaign number is 388. Owners may 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 #5 - 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 #6 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 2014-06-16
Description
Motor coach industries, inc (mci) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 d4000 and d4500 and 2010 d4505 motor coaches equipped with led lights interior lights powered by either a vansco or io multiplex system. Due to the excessive power draw of the led lights, heat may build up at the fuse block and connector, causing the components to melt.
Consequence
If this occurs, the surrounding material may be damaged and will burn, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Mci will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse holders, free of charge. The recall began in july 2014. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-847-285-2090. Mci's number for this recall is 388b. Note: this recall supersedes recall 12v-250. Motorcoaches that were remedied under the previous campaign need to be remedied under this campaign as well.
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 #7 - INTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2014-06-16
Description
Motor coach industries, inc (mci) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 d4000 and d4500 and 2010 d4505 motor coaches equipped with led lights interior lights powered by either a vansco or io multiplex system. Due to the excessive power draw of the led lights, heat may build up at the fuse block and connector, causing the components to melt.
Consequence
If this occurs, the surrounding material may be damaged and will burn, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Mci will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse holders, free of charge. The recall began in july 2014. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-847-285-2090. Mci's number for this recall is 388b. Note: this recall supersedes recall 12v-250. Motorcoaches that were remedied under the previous campaign need to be remedied under this campaign as well.
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.