2003 MCI D4500 Recalls (6)

Campaign:
06V140000 on 04/26/2006
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured:
01/27/2000 - 02/14/2006
Affected:
4,765
Defect:
On certain motor coaches equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines, the turbocharger compressors can fail.
Consequence:
A fire can result should the turbocharger fail.
Correction:
Detroit diesel is conducting this recall (please see 06e019000) and will remedy these motor coaches. the engines will be repaired free of charge. owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or motor coach at 866-624-2622.
Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
06V241000 on 07/05/2006
Component:
Visibility:defroster/defogger system
Manufactured:
07/14/2002 - 05/31/2006
Affected:
1,768
Defect:
On certain motor coaches equipped with a slide switch to control the defroster blower speed, there is a speed controller for each of the two defroster fan motors. the speed controller may fail causing the fan motor to operate continuously in the "high" speed mode, and the carrier slide switch may fail to reduce or otherwise control the fan motor speed.
Consequence:
The speed controller may overheat and result in a thermal even, such as smoking or possible fire.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the defroster speed controller free of charge. the recall began on july 20, 2006. owners may contact motor coach at 1-800-241-2947.
Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
06V481000 on 12/21/2006
Component:
Electrical system:battery
Manufactured:
08/25/1997 - 06/06/2006
Affected:
1,617
Defect:
On certain motor coaches, the boost connector housing can fail over time, exposing the positive and negative terminals.
Consequence:
This could result in the grounding of an unprotected circuit and could lead to a thermal event if not corrected.
Correction:
Customers are being advised to remove the boost connector and discard it. customers will be offered a new design boost connector as an alternative at no cost. the recall began on january 2, 2007. owners may contact mci at 1-800-241-2947.
Notes:
Mci recall no. 274.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
09V432000 on 11/02/2009
Component:
Interior lighting
Manufactured:
12/31/2001 - 06/29/2009
Affected:
701
Defect:
Mci is recalling certain model year 2002-2009 d series coaches, equipped with luminator horizon led side destination signs. the connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Consequence:
A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
Correction:
Mci will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. please see luminator's defect report 09e-054. the safety recall began on november 9, 2009. owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
Notes:
Mci recall no. 335.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
10V087000 on 03/08/2010
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:
11/30/2000 - 11/29/2009
Affected:
4,457
Defect:
Mci is recalling certain model year 2000-2009 d4000, model year 2001-2010 d4500 and model year 2005-2007 d4505 coaches equipped with ricon wheelchair lift (wcl) and a cassette-type wcl compartment door. the wheelchair lift may become disengaged from a locked position and slide unrestrained on its rollers in the storage structure, potentially breaking through the cassette door and extending beyond the outside of the door when the coach is in motion, particularly when the coach is making a left turn.
Consequence:
If the coach is in motion, potential injury to persons and/or damage to other vehicles or property could occur.
Correction:
Mci will provide parts and labor to install free of charge to customers, a ricon designed retrofit kit that includes a spring loaded lock mechanism. the safety recall began on march 31, 2010. owners may contact mci customer service line at 1-800-241-2947.
Notes:
Mci recall no. 341.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
13V498000 on 10/30/2013
Component:
Electrical system
Affected:
10,016
Defect:
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2000-2012 d, e, g and j series coaches manufactured january 2000 through june 2011 and equipped with sure power battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. the specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Consequence:
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Correction:
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 mci service bulletin 401.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2003 MCI D4500 TSBs (3)

Bulletin:
SB-277C
Component:
105100 power train:driveline:universal joint
Summary:
Motor coach: tag axle/driveshaft interference-fixed tag axle. interference due to limited clearance between drive shaft u joint bearing cap bolts and tag axle center beam. model years unknown. *pe
Bulletin:
354
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Motor coach industries service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. there may be a harsh downshift, rpm flare, or the transmission may lock. *rm
Bulletin:
SB-357
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Motor coach indudstries: information on replacing the coolant pump that may have a problem. *rm

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