MCI Recalls Coaches with Defective Battery Equalizers

Plain-English summary

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2000-2012 D, E, G, and J series coaches manufactured between January 2000 and June 2011. The recall affects vehicles equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers that contain a specific epoxy sealing, or 'potting', compound used for insulation.

The defect involves the potting compound, which was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat. Once the material becomes electrically conductive, it is capable of melting and burning, which increases the risk of a fire.

MCI will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers free of charge. Owners may contact MCI at 1-847-285-2000. This campaign is identified as MCI service bulletin 401. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product

MCI D4000, 102EL3, J4500C, 102ELS3

Brand

MCI

Manufacturer

Motor Coach Industries

Category

Vehicle — Motor Coach

Hazard

• fire
• electrical-defect

Affected units

10,016

Is your product affected?

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

Distribution

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