2009 MCI D4505 Recalls (8)

Campaign:
09V196000 on 05/31/2009
Component:
Steering
Manufactured:
09/30/2007 - 04/29/2009
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:
09V200000 on 06/07/2009
Component:
Suspension:rear:shock absorber
Manufactured:
01/31/2009 - 04/29/2009
Affected:
29
Defect:
Mci is recalling 29 model year 2009 d4505 motor coaches manufactured between february and april 2009, equipped with koni shock absorbers. when the coach is moving in rear-rise mode, the tag suspension air springs can generate force that exceeds the maximum allowable tensile strength of the shock absorbers exceeding their design rebound limit.
Consequence:
This failure could result in separation of the shock absorber from its mounting, causing interference between the upper portion of the suspension and the driveshaft, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Mci will notify owners and will repair the coaches free of charge. the safety recall began on july 10, 2009. owners may contact mci at 1-847-285-2000.
Notes:
Mci's recall campaign no. fcp 329.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:
09V350000 on 09/08/2009
Component:
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Manufactured:
01/31/2009 - 04/29/2009
Affected:
53
Defect:
Mci is recalling model year 2009 d4500/4505 coaches equipped with the meritor fh 946 14,000 lb rated steerable tag axle. due to insufficient clamping force of the cylinder lock plate, it may move from its normal set position, which in turn could result in the tag axle not automatically locking, or locking with the wheels not in a straight ahead position.
Consequence:
If the tag axle does not lock above 20 mph, there is a loss of lateral force control of the tag axle that can affect the steering of the vehicle. also during a turn the rear of the vehicle will swing further out in the opposite direction of the turn and could result in the coach striking another vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will provide replacement clamps that do not have paint on the clamping surfaces. this service will be performed free of charge. the recall began on september 14, 2009. owners may contact mci customer service line at 1-800-241-2947.
Notes:
Mci recall no. 331b.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:
09V446000 on 11/17/2009
Component:
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured:
03/31/2005 - 12/30/2008
Affected:
1,007
Defect:
Mci is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 d4000, model year 2005-2009 d4500 and d4505 transit buses, equipped with caterpillar c13 engine and 50dn alternator. the alternator cable may become loose within the cable clamp, which could result in chafing of the alternator cable and possible arcing of the cable wires.
Consequence:
This could result in a fire.
Correction:
Mci will notify owners and replace the alternator cable clamp and related hardware free of charge. the safety recall began on november 30, 2009. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
Notes:
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:
10V114000 on 03/23/2010
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Affected:
249
Defect:
Mci has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2009 d4000 and model year 2008-2010 d4500 and d4505 motor coaches fitted with ricon public use lifts. the restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. in this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. if the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.
Consequence:
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.
Correction:
Mci is working with ricon and ricon will be handling the remedy for this campaign. please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. the recall is expected to begin during april 2010. owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884, emailing at www.dmata@wabtec.com.
Notes:
Mci recall no. 342.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:
10V409000 on 09/13/2010
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
04/29/2009 - 07/30/2009
Affected:
105
Defect:
Mci is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 d4005 and d4505 motor coaches equipped with a national seating company driver's seat containing a stabilus bloc-o-lift shock. the driver's seat shock damper may break allowing the driver's seat to unexpectedly drop to the floor without warning.
Consequence:
In the event this should occur while the bus is in operation, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
Correction:
Mci will notify owners and replace the seat shock as necessary free of charge. the safety recall began on september 15, 2010. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
Notes:
Mci's recall campaign 349.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.

2009 MCI D4505 TSBs (2)

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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