The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·11V016000·Announced 2011-01-12

MCI Recalls 2010-2011 Motor Coaches Due to Pulley Cover Weld Defect

Motor Coach Industries is recalling 2010-2011 D4500, D4505, and D4000 coaches because pulley covers may lack required welds, posing a risk of detachment and injury.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a component may detach and cause personal injury or property damage, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Motor Coach Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 D4500, D4505, and D4000 motor coaches. The recall involves 138 vehicles where the affected pulley covers may lack certain welds required to keep the covers attached to the coach structure.

The missing welds can cause the cover to fail due to fatigue. If the cover detaches from the coach, it may fall and strike a person or object, resulting in personal injury or property damage.

The safety recall began on February 10, 2011. MCI will inspect and replace the idler pulley covers as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact MCI Customer Service at 1-800-241-2947 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MCI D4000, D4505, D4500
Brand
MCI
Manufacturer
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
Category
Vehicle — Motor Coach
Hazard
Affected units
138

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • D4000
  • D4505
  • D4500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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