The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V063000·Announced 2021-02-10

MCI Recalls 2018-2021 J4500 and D45 CRT LE Buses for Fire Risk

Motor Coach Industries is recalling 1,229 buses due to improperly installed power cables that may chafe 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 (improperly installed power cables) that explicitly increases the risk of a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2018-2021 J4500 and 2018-2020 D45 CRT LE vehicles. The recall involves 1,229 units where the power cables in the vehicle battery compartment may have been improperly installed and routed.

This improper installation may result in the power cables chafing, which increases the risk of a fire. The recall began on March 12, 2021.

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, correct the clearance for the power cables in the battery compartment free of charge. 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 J4500, D45 CRT LE
Brand
MCI
Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
1,229

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)

  • J4500
  • D45 CRT LE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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