9 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Posted on: 2011-01-20
Description
Mci 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.
Consequence
The 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 Action
Mci 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.
Notes
Mci 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 #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 - 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 #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.
DEFECT #5 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Posted on: 2014-03-05
Description
Motor coach industries, inc. (mci) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 d4000 motorcoaches manufactured march 2011 through july 2012 and equipped with certain cummins westport model isl g. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
Consequence
The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
Corrective Action
Mci will notify owners, and authorized cummins service facilities will upload a new ecm calibration, free of charge. The recallbegan on april 16, 2014. Customers may contact mci at 1-847-285-2090 or cummins inc. At 1-800-343-7357. Mci's number associated with this campaign is 405.
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.
DEFECT #8 - SEATS
Posted on: 2016-01-20
Description
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 and 2015 j4500 coaches manufactured november 18, 2011, to july 10, 2015, 2011-2012 and 2014-2015 d4000 coaches manufactured manufactured september 24, 2010, to september 5, 2015, 2011-2013 and 2015-2016 d4005 coaches manufactured january 17, 2011, to november 23, 2015, 2012-2014 and 2016 d4000istv coaches manufactured july 18, 2012, to december 2, 2015, 2010-2016 d4500 coaches manufactured april 15, 2010, to december 18, 2015 and 2011-2016 d4505 coaches manufactured december 15, 2010, to december 4, 2015. The affected buses are equipped with certain recaro ergo-m commercial bus driver seats that have j-brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the j-bracket.
Consequence
If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the j-bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Mci will notify owners and dealers will inspect the seats and determined if welds are missing. Any j-bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced, free of charge. The recall began on february 15, 2016. Owners may contact mci at 1-800-241-2947. Mci's number for this recall is sb 431.
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 #9 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Posted on: 2015-05-12
Description
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 d4000 motorcoaches manufactured november 12, 2011, to july 11, 2012, and 2014-2015 d4500 motorcoaches manufactured july 4, 2014, to april 30, 2015. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Consequence
If the engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, it can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action
Mci will notify owners, and cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ecm) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on june 18, 2015. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947 or cummins inc. At 1-800-343-7357. Mci's number for this recall is sb 423.
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.