The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·11V379000·Announced 2011-07-27

MCI Recalls 2011 Motor Coaches Due to Underrated Wiper Fuse

MCI is recalling certain 2011 E4500 and J4500 motor coaches because an underrated fuse may cause windshield wipers to stop working, 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 (reduced visibility leading to potential crash) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Motor Coach Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011 MCI E4500 and J4500 motor coaches manufactured between September 2010 and July 2011. These vehicles are equipped with a DOGA windshield wiper motor and may have an underrated fuse installed at the factory.

The underrated fuse may blow, resulting in the windshield wipers not operating. This failure could reduce the driver's visibility, which in turn could result in a crash or otherwise cause personal injury or property damage.

Dealers will inspect the fuse and replace any underrated fuses that may have been installed. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on August 3, 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 E4500, J4500
Brand
MCI
Manufacturer
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
Category
Vehicle — Motor Coach
Hazard
Affected units
300

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 (2)

  • E4500
  • J4500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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