The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·11V150000·Announced 2011-03-01

MCI Recalls 2011 Motor Coaches Due to Windshield Wiper Wiring Defect

MCI is recalling 144 model year 2011 motor coaches because incorrectly installed wires may cause windshield wipers to fail, potentially reducing driver visibility.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where a mechanical failure could lead to a crash or injury, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Motor Coach Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011 MCI J4500, E4500, and J4500C motor coaches manufactured between May 1, 2010, and January 31, 2011. The recall affects 144 vehicles equipped with DOGA windshield wipers.

The defect involves certain wires that may have been incorrectly installed by MCI at the factory. This installation error could result in the windshield wipers failing to operate. If the wipers fail, the driver's field of view may be reduced, which could increase the risk of a crash, personal injury, or property damage.

Dealers will inspect the windshield wipers and connect any wires that were improperly installed at no charge to the owner. The safety recall began on March 14, 2011. 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 J4500C, E4500, J4500
Brand
MCI
Manufacturer
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
Category
Vehicle — Motor Coach
Hazard
Affected units
144

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)

  • J4500C
  • E4500
  • J4500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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