The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V142000·Announced 2013-04-16

MCI Motorcoaches Recalled for Exhaust System Fire Risk

Motor Coach Industries is recalling 2012-2013 MCI motorcoaches because an incorrectly assembled exhaust bellows pipe could fail, allowing hot gases to escape and cause a fire.

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 in the exhaust system that could result in a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 D4000, D4000ISTV, D4005, D4500, and D4505 motorcoaches. These vehicles were manufactured between May 2012 and December 2012 and are equipped with a Cummins ISX EPA 2010 engine.

The recall addresses a defect in the exhaust system where the bellows pipe may have been incorrectly assembled. This error could lead to the pipe failing during operation. If the pipe fails during a regeneration process designed to clean exhaust emissions, hot exhaust gases may not be contained, which could result in a fire.

Owners should contact MCI at 1-847-285-2000 or their local dealer. Dealers will inspect and replace the bellows pipes, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2013. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MCI D4000, D4505, D4500, D4000ISTV
Brand
MCI
Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries
Category
Vehicle — Motorcoach
Hazard
Affected units
155

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 (5)

  • D4000
  • D4505
  • D4500
  • D4000ISTV
  • D4005

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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