MCI Recalls 2011-2012 D4000 Motorcoaches Due to Fire Risk
Motor Coach Industries is recalling 2011-2012 D4000 motorcoaches because condensation in the intake manifold may freeze, causing sensor failure that leads to exhaust flames or vehicle 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 where sensor failure can cause exhaust flames, increasing the risk of vehicle fire or burn injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Motor Coach Industries, Inc. (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 D4000 motorcoaches manufactured between March 2011 and July 2012. These vehicles are equipped with certain Cummins Westport model ISL G engines. The recall involves 96 affected units.
The defect involves condensation in the intake manifold that may freeze during cold weather conditions. This freezing can interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor. Improper sensor operation could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
MCI will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Customers may contact MCI at 1-847-285-2090 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. MCI's number associated with this campaign is 405. 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
- Brand
- MCI
- Manufacturer
- Motor Coach Industries
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcoach
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 96
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)
- D4000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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