2001 MCI J4500 Recalls (6)
- Campaign:
- 06V140000 on 04/26/2006
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Manufactured:
- 08/17/2000 - 01/10/2006
- 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:
- 03/31/2001 - 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:
- 10V135000 on 04/05/2010
- Component:
- Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/2001 - 06/29/2010
- Affected:
- 1,261
- Defect:
- Mci is recalling certain model year 1999-2001, 2007-2011 e4500 and model year 2001-2011 j4500 coaches equipped with doga windshield motors. the windshield wiper motor may fail to operate properly while the wiper system is functioning. if this occurs, the windshield wipers may operate intermittently, operate at a single speed only, or completely stop operating.
- Consequence:
- If the windshield wipers stop functioning, the driver's clear field of view may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will furnish the parts and labor required to implement the doga-recommended remedies on the affected coaches. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during july 2010. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
- Notes:
- Mci recall no. 344.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:
- 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.
2001 MCI J4500 TSBs (18)
- 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:
- SB-315B
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- Motor coach: engine shutdown/low coolant sensor. direct current low coolant sensor has become plated with coolant chemicals and no longer senses that coolant level has dropped. 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-3013
- Component:
- 040000 service brakes, air
- Summary:
- Mci coach: rear relay valve. the issue involves leakage from the secondary reservoir to (or through, if the drain cock is left open) the primary reservoir when a full service brakes application is made after the primary reservoir has been d
- 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-326C
- Component:
- 042300 service brakes, air:supply:check valve
- Summary:
- Motorcoach inc: atc/esc relay valve assembly. the defect involves a valve that is part of the automatic traction control (atc) and electronic stability control (esc) systems for the coach's rear axles, and the esc for the front axles.
- 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-3066
- Component:
- 120000 exterior lighting
- Summary:
- Motor coach inc: bulletin pertaining to the revised replacement directional/side marker lights. to eliminate potential cracks that result in water intrusion, revised lights foam backing was removed between marker light and coach body.
- 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 3099
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- This service bulletin informs affected customers of the maintenance procedures for the torca accuseal clamp utilized on the connection between the after-treatment system (selective catalyst reduction device) and tailpipe; that the clamp is
- Bulletin:
- SB 3101
- Component:
- 107000 power train:axle hubs
- Summary:
- This service bulletin informs affected customers that zf friedrichshafen ag has released a service information bulletin regarding checking axle hubs and wheel heads if an abs tell-tale lamp is activated during coach operation on mci j model
- 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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