8 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Posted on: 2020-06-15
Description
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain 2018-2020 d4000, d4005, d4500, d4505 and d45crtle buses manufactured with electric cooling fans (e-fan) for the radiator and charge air cooler, borg warner 55si model dual alternator configuration (with a sense stud and wire), and parker vansco multiplexing module (vmm) multiplex system. A build-up of debris, corrosion, and/or water flow could cause a high resistance path to ground for the sense stud on the back of the alternator and cause the alternator to produce excessive voltage output, which may exceed the threshold limit currently programmed in the vmm and result in a loss of engine power and vehicle shutdown.
Consequence
If the engine shuts down or loses power while the vehicle is in motion, this may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mci will notify the affected owners, and dealers will install a new application code in the parker vmm multiplex modules increasing the overvoltage threshold limit, free of charge. The recall began july 23, 2020. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. Mci's number for this recall is sb 479.
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 #2 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2020-04-30
Description
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain 2015-2016 d4000, 2015-2020 d4500 and d4505, 2016-2020 j4500, 2018 j3500, and 2017 d4005 buses. The seat belts may not extend from the retracted position, rendering the seat belt unusable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards (fmvss) number 208, occupant crash protection, and number 209, seat belt assemblies.
Consequence
Inability to use the seat belt may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mci will notify the affected owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belts, as necessary, free of charge. Mci issued owners an interim notification june 26, 2020. The recall began january 13, 2021. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. Mci's number for this recall is sb 482.
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 #3 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2020-04-30
Description
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain 2015-2016 d4000, 2015-2020 d4500 and d4505, 2016-2020 j4500, 2018 j3500, and 2017 d4005 buses. The seat belts may not extend from the retracted position, rendering the seat belt unusable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards (fmvss) number 208, occupant crash protection, and number 209, seat belt assemblies.
Consequence
Inability to use the seat belt may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mci will notify the affected owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belts, as necessary, free of charge. Mci issued owners an interim notification june 26, 2020. The recall began january 13, 2021. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. Mci's number for this recall is sb 482.
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 - SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2019-12-30
Description
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain 2018-2020 d4505 and d4500 coaches equipped with an optional steerable tag axle. The tag axle mounting block clamps that retain the tie rod to obtain the forward steer orientation may slip, resulting in the tag axle being out of alignment.
Consequence
If the tag axle becomes misaligned with the front of the vehicle, the rear of the vehicle may strike other vehicles or pedestrians, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Mci will notify owners, and dealers will replace the block clamps and retorque the fasteners, free of charge. The recall began february 19, 2020. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
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 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-05-19
Description
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain 2017-2018 d4000, 2017-2019 d4005, d4000istv, d4505, 2017-2020 d4500, j4500, 2018-2020 d45crtle, and 2018-2021 j3500 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on june 28, 2021. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. Mci's number for this recall is r21-009.
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 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-05-19
Description
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain 2017-2018 d4000, 2017-2019 d4005, d4000istv, d4505, 2017-2020 d4500, j4500, 2018-2020 d45crtle, and 2018-2021 j3500 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on june 28, 2021. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. Mci's number for this recall is r21-009.
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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2021-09-27
Description
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain 2018 d4000, 2018-2020 d4005, d4000istv, 2017-2020 d4500, d4505, 2018-2021 j3500, 2017-2021 j4500, 2020 d4520, and 2018-2021 d45crtle motorcoaches. The main distribution panel (mdp) located within the battery compartment contains a circuit board that may fail.
Consequence
Mdp circuit board failure can result in a fire or an unexpected vehicle shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mci service centers will remove the mdp and install a new main disconnect and circuit breaker panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 12, 2021. Owners may contact mci's customer service at 1-800-241-2947. Mci's number for this recall is r21-010.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #8 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2021-09-27
Description
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain 2018 d4000, 2018-2020 d4005, d4000istv, 2017-2020 d4500, d4505, 2018-2021 j3500, 2017-2021 j4500, 2020 d4520, and 2018-2021 d45crtle motorcoaches. The main distribution panel (mdp) located within the battery compartment contains a circuit board that may fail.
Consequence
Mdp circuit board failure can result in a fire or an unexpected vehicle shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mci service centers will remove the mdp and install a new main disconnect and circuit breaker panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 12, 2021. Owners may contact mci's customer service at 1-800-241-2947. Mci's number for this recall is r21-010.
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.nhtsa.gov.