The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V748000·Announced 2021-09-24

MCI Motorcoaches Recalled for Main Distribution Panel Fire Risk

Motor Coach Industries is recalling specific 2017-2021 motorcoaches because a circuit board in the battery compartment may fail, potentially causing a fire or unexpected shutdown.

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 (electrical system failure) that can result in a fire or unexpected shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2017-2021 model year motorcoaches, including the D4000, D4005, D4000ISTV, D4500, D4505, D4520, D45CRTLE, J3500, and J4500. The recall involves 2,455 vehicles.

The defect involves the Main Distribution Panel (MDP) located within the battery compartment. A circuit board within this panel may fail. This failure can result in a fire or an unexpected vehicle shutdown, which increases the risk of a crash.

MCI Service Centers will remove the MDP and install a new main disconnect and circuit breaker panel free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 12, 2021. Owners may contact MCI's customer service at 1-800-241-2947 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MCI D45 CRT LE, D4000ISTV, D4500, D4505
Brand
MCI
Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries
Category
Vehicle — Motorcoach
Hazard
Affected units
2,455

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 (9)

  • D45 CRT LE
  • D4000ISTV
  • D4500
  • D4505
  • J4500
  • D4005
  • J3500
  • D4000
  • D4520

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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