2006 MCI E4500 Recalls (2)
- 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:
- 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.
2006 MCI E4500 TSBs (13)
- 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-386
- Component:
- 062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
- Summary:
- Mci: on some coaches, due to an absence of washer, the fan clutch bracket bushing may walk out of bracket and allow clutch misalignment and belt failure. *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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