2009 MCI J4500 Recalls (9)

Campaign:
09V115000 on 04/07/2009
Component:
Suspension:multiple axle
Manufactured:
09/30/2007 - 02/27/2009
Affected:
316
Defect:
Mci is recalling 316 my 2008-2009 j4500 coach vehicles. these vehicles may contain a distorted valve in the automatic traction control (atc) and/or electronic stability control (esc) systems. under certain conditions, the valve may stick in the open position and cause full service brake pressure to be applied to either the front axle brakes or the drive and tag axle brakes, depending on whether the distorted valve is a front or rear valve.
Consequence:
In the event the valve sticks in an open position and causes full service brake pressure to be applied, a vehicle may experience brake lock-up once the vehicle slows to 5 mph, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect and replace the atc valves free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during may 2009. owners may contact mci at 847-285-2000.
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:
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:
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:
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:
12V135000 on 03/29/2012
Component:
Visibility:glass, side/rear
Affected:
615
Defect:
Motor coach industries, inc (mci) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 j motor coaches. due to inadequate bonding, the transom windows (the rear-most windows on each side), may detach from the coach.
Consequence:
A transom window may detach without warning, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage.
Correction:
Mci will notify owners, and dealers will install mechanical retention clips on the transom windows, free of charge. the safety recall began on june 5, 2012. owners may contact mci at 1-800-241-2947.
Notes:
Mci's recall campaign number is 369.customers may 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.
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.
Campaign:
15V183000 on 03/29/2015
Component:
Seat belts
Manufactured:
11/20/2006 - 08/26/2009
Affected:
21
Defect:
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 mci e4500 and j4500 motor coaches manufactured november 21, 2006, to august 27, 2009, and equipped with certain recaro automotive seating ergo m bus driver seats. the affected seats were manufactured in a way that the tether bar may push into the retractor panel door and potentially interfere with the seat belt locking mechanism.
Consequence:
If the seat belt locking mechanism does not function as intended, the bus driver may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
Correction:
Mci will notify owners , and dealers will inspect and retrofit the seats free of charge. the recall began on may 14, 2015. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
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 J4500 TSBs (22)

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-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-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-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-402
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Mci: an incorrect part for application for diesel exhaust fluid (def) nozzle supply hose and metering unit fitting resulted in leaking def, the illumination of check engine tell tale light on instrument panel and if not addressed, engine w
Bulletin:
SB 3105
Component:
115000 electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Summary:
This service bulletin informs affected customers to routinely inspect the wheelchair power circuit breaker and cable connections for corrosion every 6,000 miles/9,000 km on model year 2009-2017 mci j4500 model coaches equipped with a braun
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 3074
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
This service bulletin informs affected customers of the procedures to replace the existing 2007 epa cummins engine harness p-clip, in the event that loom damage or chafing has occurred on model year 2008-2011 mci e4500 model coaches and mod
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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