MCI Recalls 2010-2011 D4505 Motor Coaches Due to Fire Risk
MCI is recalling 2010-2011 D4505 motor coaches because moisture in the alternator may cause corrosion, leading to fire or vehicle stalling.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 fire and vehicle stalling, which are significant hazards, but the source text does not report any actual injuries, deaths, or property damage, placing it in the 'High' category per the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 D4505 motor coaches manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 30, 2011. These vehicles were equipped with PennTex alternators that may collect moisture at the power stud as installed.
This moisture can result in corrosion buildup at and around the power stud base. The corrosion may create a short circuit between the power stud and the alternator body, which could result in burning of the power stud or the power cable end. This condition increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, the vehicle battery could discharge, which could cause the vehicle to stall.
MCI will inspect and modify the alternator installation free of charge. The safety recall began on November 30, 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 D4505
- Brand
- MCI
- Manufacturer
- MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
- Category
- Vehicle — Motor Coach
- Affected units
- 112
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 (1)
- D4505
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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