01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2008 Mci D4000 recall campaigns
NHTSA 13V498000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- October 17, 2013
- Potential units
- 10,016campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: February 4, 2014 · Filing manufacturer: Motor Coach Industries
NHTSA 11V524000
- Component
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Report received
- October 26, 2011
- Potential units
- 1,962campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: January 4, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
NHTSA 10V087000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Report received
- March 9, 2010
- Potential units
- 4,457campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Mci is recalling certain model year 2000-2009 d4000, model year 2001-2010 d4500 and model year 2005-2007 d4505 coaches equipped with ricon wheelchair lift (wcl) and a cassette-type wcl compartment door. the wheelchair lift may become disengaged from a locked position and slide unrestrained on its rollers in the storage structure, potentially breaking through the cassette door and extending beyond the outside of the door when the coach is in motion, particularly when the coach is making a left turn.
Why it matters: If the coach is in motion, potential injury to persons and/or damage to other vehicles or property could occur.
Remedy
Mci will provide parts and labor to install free of charge to customers, a ricon designed retrofit kit that includes a spring loaded lock mechanism. the safety recall began on march 31, 2010. owners may contact mci customer service line at 1-800-241-2947.
Owner notification: March 31, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH