Recall 13V498000: 2005–2011 MCI D4000, 2005–2012 MCI D4005, 2005–2011 MCI D4500 +5 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 17, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 10,016
- Models
- 8
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2005 MCI D4000
- 2006 MCI D4000
- 2007 MCI D4000
- 2008 MCI D4000
- 2009 MCI D4000
- 2010 MCI D4000
- 2011 MCI D4000
- 2005 MCI D4005
- 2006 MCI D4005
- 2007 MCI D4005
- 2008 MCI D4005
- 2009 MCI D4005
- 2010 MCI D4005
- 2011 MCI D4005
- 2012 MCI D4005
- 2005 MCI D4500
- 2006 MCI D4500
- 2007 MCI D4500
- 2008 MCI D4500
- 2009 MCI D4500
- 2010 MCI D4500
- 2011 MCI D4500
- 2005 MCI D4505
- 2006 MCI D4505
- 2007 MCI D4505
- 2008 MCI D4505
- 2009 MCI D4505
- 2010 MCI D4505
- 2011 MCI D4505
- 2012 MCI D4505
- 2005 MCI E4500
- 2006 MCI E4500
- 2007 MCI E4500
- 2008 MCI E4500
- 2009 MCI E4500
- 2010 MCI E4500
- 2011 MCI E4500
- 2005 MCI E4500C
- 2006 MCI E4500C
- 2005 MCI J4500
- 2006 MCI J4500
- 2007 MCI J4500
- 2008 MCI J4500
- 2009 MCI J4500
- 2010 MCI J4500
- 2011 MCI J4500
- 2006 MCI J4500C
- 2007 MCI J4500C
- 2009 MCI J4500C
- 2010 MCI J4500C
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V498000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 401
- Manufacturer
- Motor Coach Industries
- Owner letters
- Feb 4, 2014
- Components
- Electrical system (Electrical System)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology