2012 MCI E4500 Recalls (3)

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:
14V172000 on 04/09/2014
Component:
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured:
09/30/2008 - 10/30/2013
Affected:
957
Defect:
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 e4500 and j4500 motorcoaches manufactured october 2008 through october 2013, and equipped with passenger seats with 3-point seat belts. the seat track for the second row passenger seats may be missing a weld at the end of the seat track where it enters the frame structure.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, the seat may detach from its floor mounting, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Correction:
Mci will notify owners, and dealers will modify the seat anchorage, free of charge. the recall began on may 9, 2014. owners may contact mci at 1-800-241-2947. mci's number for this recall is 408.
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.
Campaign:
14V172000 on 04/09/2014
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
09/30/2008 - 10/30/2013
Affected:
957
Defect:
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 e4500 and j4500 motorcoaches manufactured october 2008 through october 2013, and equipped with passenger seats with 3-point seat belts. the seat track for the second row passenger seats may be missing a weld at the end of the seat track where it enters the frame structure.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, the seat may detach from its floor mounting, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Correction:
Mci will notify owners, and dealers will modify the seat anchorage, free of charge. the recall began on may 9, 2014. owners may contact mci at 1-800-241-2947. mci's number for this recall is 408.
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.

2012 MCI E4500 TSBs (16)

Bulletin:
SB-368
Component:
204000 wheels:cap/cover/hub
Summary:
Motor coach industries: bulletin information on some motor coaches, at a high temperature threshold that the drive axle wheel hub cover would become detached during the operation of the motor coach. no model years listed. *pe
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-376
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Mci: due to failure of diode, which caused designated fuse to blow, the boost pump (code a22) fail to operate properly. no model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-374
Component:
062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Summary:
Mci: the manufacturing process of fan clutch cooling ring fins may cause coaches to experience missing portions and/or stress cracks. no model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-380
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Mci: smartwave full function display fails to receive sensor data from tire positions due to electromagnetic interference (emi) by 24v mp brush type boost pump motor prevention of required reception of tire sensor data. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-383-B
Component:
015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:
Mci: additional load placed on engine's internal gears, resulting in vibration transmitted to steering wheel caused by air compressor cutting in, at low speed, and a demand for power steering. *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-389
Component:
112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Summary:
Motor coach ind.: the alternator bearing fails on existing retention nut due to failure of proper torque utilized for leece neville alternator pulley. models d, e4500, j4500. no model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-3074
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Mci: information provided regarding the replacement steps of existing engine harness p clip, if in the event loom damage or chafing has occurred. models e, j series. no model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-393
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Mci: the engine brakes are being energized with 24 volts instead of required 12 volts due to calibration issue and information is provided regarding recalibrating ecm and replacing two engine brake solenoids. models 3, e4500, j4500 serie
Bulletin:
SB-3080
Component:
045000 service brakes, air:disc
Summary:
Mci: information procedure outlining operational checks for park brake automatic actuation operation and primary brake system on certain coaches. models e4500 series, j4500 series. no model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
SB 389
Component:
103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:
This service bulletin informs affected customers that the retention nut utilized on the leece neville alternator pulley installation is not maintaining the proper torque which may result in alternator bearing failure on model year 2011-2012
Bulletin:
SB 393
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This service bulletin informs affected customers that mci was notified by cummins inc. that it has issued campaign c1241 that addresses a calibration issue, which results in the engine brakes being energized with 24 volts rather than the re
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
Bulletin:
SB 396
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This service bulletin informs customers that mci was notified by cummins inc. that it has released campaign c1344 that addresses a calibration change, which cummins advises will improve the engine and aftertreatment reliability on cummins i

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