2003 MCI E4500 Recalls (7)

Campaign:
06V140000 on 04/26/2006
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured:
12/09/2000 - 06/09/2005
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:
02/28/2001 - 08/29/2004
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:
08V603000 on 11/20/2008
Component:
Equipment
Affected:
1,893
Defect:
Mci is recalling 1,893 my 2002-2008 d model and my 2001-2008 e and j4500 motor coaches equipped with zf transmissions. there is a potential for the shift selector to malfunction as a result of a cell phone or radio being placed in close proximity to the shifter control pad.
Consequence:
When this happens, the shift selector may move into reverse without driver knowledge increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Mci is working with zf and has created a software update that protects against the potential for transient analog or digital signal interference. the recall is expected to begin during november 2008. .owners may contact mci at 1-800-333-0371 and zf at 1-734-416-6200.
Notes:
Mci recall no. 308.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:
09V196000 on 05/31/2009
Component:
Steering
Manufactured:
09/30/2002 - 10/30/2002
Affected:
502
Defect:
Mci is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 motor coaches, model j4500 manufactured between october 2007 and april 2009; 2009 motor coaches models d4000istv, d4005, d4500, and d4505 manufactured between january and july 2009; 2010 d4500 coaches manufactured between december 2008 and april 2009; 2009 e4500 coaches manufactured between january and april 2009; and one 2003 e4500 coach manufactured in october 2002. these vehicles may have been equipped with meritor wabco steering angle sensors (sas) which can develop internal friction between the sensor gears and the sensor housing as a result of external forces experienced on the vehicle including vibration. if developed friction is great enough, the driving tab of the sas can sheer as the driver turns the steering wheel.
Consequence:
With a broken sas driving tab, the electronic stability control (esc) will not function properly, which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Mci will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on july 10, 2009. owners may contact mci at 1-800-241-2947.
Notes:
Mci's recall campaign nos. 327 (d model series) and 328 (j model series).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:
10V373000 on 08/12/2010
Component:
Visibility:glass, side/rear
Affected:
1,087
Defect:
Mci is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 e4500, model year 2002-2006 e4500c, model year 2001-2005 j4500, and model year 2006 j4500c motor coaches equipped with se-gi passenger windows. the adhesive bond between the window glass and the aluminum window frame on the affected coaches may degrade.
Consequence:
If the window glass becomes partially or completely debonded from its frame, the window glass may detach and fall from the coach and cause personal injury or property damage.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect, test, and repair, as necessary, the se-gi window assemblies free of charge. the safety recall began on august 23, 2010. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
Notes:
Mci safety recall no. 348.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:
11V524000 on 10/27/2011
Component:
Electronic stability control
Affected:
1,962
Defect:
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2003, and 2007-2012 e and j models along with model year 2007-2012 d4000, d4005, d4500, d4505, d4000istv motor coaches equipped with meritor wabco electronic stability control (esc) modules, manufactured from october 2002, through october 2011. under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (esc) system. this might cause the esc to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.
Consequence:
If the driver is slow to react during this esc intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Mci will notify owners and replace the control module free of charge. the safety recall began on january 4, 2012. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
Notes:
Mci safety recall number is 371.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 E4500 TSBs (12)

Bulletin:
SB-3007
Component:
052220 parking brake:driveline:air:chamber
Summary:
Motorcoach: product improvement change to the brake chambers used on the front axle of e4500/j4500 coaches having ex225 disc brakes. model years unknown. *pe updated 7/10/09. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-3010
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
Motorcoach: a design change to the driver's and passenger's windshield blind installation. this design change will minimize blind rattle during coach operation. model years unknown. *pe
Bulletin:
SP-7-61
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Motor coach: a potential for sensor failure on coaches equipped with rear sensing system. failure may be advising drivers that there may be an obstruction with three (3) feet of rear of coach, when there may not be. model years unknown.
Bulletin:
SB-3012
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Mci: engine pan protection tube assembly. model years unknown. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-317
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Motorcoach inc.: an upgrade to the software program is required on certain mc1 e4500 and j4500 coaches equipped with allison gen iv b500 transmissions. model years unknown. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-330
Component:
342000 communications:back up alarm
Summary:
Motor coach inc.: mci has become aware of failures of the sensors where the system is constantly signaling an obstruction behind, when no obstruction exists. the original sensor installed in the coach was too sensitive and would sometimes
Bulletin:
SB-3043
Component:
034300 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:differential proportional valve
Summary:
Mci: tag unload valve assembly. effective with unit number 65614, mci has made design changes to the tag unload valve assembly installation on some model coaches. the longer life valves will improve the durability of the tag unload valve
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
Bulletin:
SB-367
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Motor coach industries: on some coaches, water may migrate onto/into the transmission and/or the fill tube, through the breather vent that is located on top of transmission. no model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-390
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Motor coach inc: drive axle suspension support structure may accumulate water causing support structure damage due to expansion, in freezing temperatures, while coach is being operated. models e4500, j4500. no model years listed.
Bulletin:
SB 3077
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
This service bulletin informs affected customers that mci was notified by shaw development that the diesel exhaust fluid (def) tank cap requires routine cleaning to prevent the potential for crystallization build up at the vent, which may r

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