Recalls for 2006 Mci D

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 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

Posted on: 2006-07-06
Description
On certain motor coaches equipped with a slide switch to control the defroster blower speed, there is a speed controller for each of the two defroster fan motors.  The speed controller may fail causing the fan motor to operate continuously in the high speed mode, and the carrier slide switch may fail to reduce or otherwise control the fan motor speed.  

Consequence
The speed controller may overheat and result in a thermal even, such as smoking or possible fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the defroster speed controller free of charge.  The recall began on july 20, 2006.  Owners may contact motor coach at 1-800-241-2947.

Notes
Customers can 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.