7 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - 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 #2 - 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 #3 - 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 #4 - 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 #5 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Posted on: 2023-04-05
Description
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain 2019-2021 d45crtle, j3500, and j4500 coaches, equipped with a rear-mounted bike rack. The vehicle's rear lighting may be obstructed when bikes are installed on the bike rack. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Obstructed rear lighting may reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mci will provide instructions and a kit to add lighting to the rear-mounted bike rack, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed may 18, 2023. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available, anticipated in july 2023. 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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #6 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Posted on: 2023-04-05
Description
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain 2019-2021 d45crtle, j3500, and j4500 coaches, equipped with a rear-mounted bike rack. The vehicle's rear lighting may be obstructed when bikes are installed on the bike rack. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Obstructed rear lighting may reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mci will provide instructions and a kit to add lighting to the rear-mounted bike rack, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed may 18, 2023. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available, anticipated in july 2023. 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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #7 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Posted on: 2023-04-05
Description
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain 2019-2021 d45crtle, j3500, and j4500 coaches, equipped with a rear-mounted bike rack. The vehicle's rear lighting may be obstructed when bikes are installed on the bike rack. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Obstructed rear lighting may reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mci will provide instructions and a kit to add lighting to the rear-mounted bike rack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed august 31, 2023. 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.nhtsa.gov.