2010 MCI D4505 Recalls (10)

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:
10V199000 on 05/10/2010
Component:
Power train:axle assembly
Manufactured:
08/31/2009 - 04/29/2010
Affected:
335
Defect:
Mci is recalling certain model year 2010 d4000, d4005, d4500, d4505, e4500, and j4500 model motor coaches manufactured from september 2009 through may 2010, equipped with arvinmeritor front and tag axle assemblies. the suspect axles may have had improper torque applied to the hub/rotor/wheel adapter bolts during the assembly process. reduced bolt torque could lead to vibration loosening of the bolt.
Consequence:
This could result in a loss of the wheel possibly resulting in a crash.
Correction:
Mci will notify owners and dealers will repair the motor coaches free of charge. the safety recall began on may 28, 2010. owners may contact mci at 1-800-241-2947.
Notes:
Mci's recall campaign numbers are 345 and 346.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:
06/30/2009 - 12/29/2009
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:
11V016000 on 01/19/2011
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Manufactured:
02/28/2010 - 10/30/2010
Affected:
138
Defect:
Mci is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 d4500, d4505, and d4000 motor coaches. the affected pulley covers may lack certain welds required to keep the covers attached to the coach structure.
Consequence:
The cover will eventually fail as a result of fatigue, and the cover may become detached from the coach and fall and strike a person or object, resulting in personal injury or property damage.
Correction:
Mci will inspect and replace as necessary the idler pulley covers free of charge. the safety recall began on february 10, 2011. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
Notes:
Mci safety recall no. 351.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:
11V548000 on 11/14/2011
Component:
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured:
04/30/2010 - 10/29/2010
Affected:
112
Defect:
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 d4505 motor coaches manufactured from may 1, 2010, through september 30, 2011. these vehicles were equipped with penntex alternators that, as installed, may collect moisture at the power stud. this moisture may result in corrosion buildup at and around the power stud base.
Consequence:
This corrosion may create a short circuit between the power stud and the alternator body, which in turn could result in burning of the power stud or the power cable end. this could increase the risk of a fire. additionally, the vehicle battery could discharge which could cause the vehicle to stall.
Correction:
Mci will inspect and modify the alternator installation free of charge. the safety recall began on november 30, 2011. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
Notes:
Mci's safety recall number is 373.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:
12V250000 on 06/03/2012
Component:
Interior lighting
Affected:
312
Defect:
Motor coach industries, inc (mci) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 d4000, d4500 and 2010 d4505 motor coaches equipped with led lights interior lights and powered by either a vansco or io multiplex system. due to excessive power draw of the led lights, heat may build up at the fuse block and connector, causing components to melt.
Consequence:
If this occurs, surrounding material may be damaged and will burn, increasing the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Mci will notify owners, and dealers will install re-designed wiring, free of charge. the recall began on july 17, 2012. owners may contact mci at 1-866-624-2622.
Notes:
Mci's recall campaign number is 388. owners 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:
14V329000 on 06/15/2014
Component:
Electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Affected:
312
Defect:
Motor coach industries, inc (mci) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 d4000 and d4500 and 2010 d4505 motor coaches equipped with led lights interior lights powered by either a vansco or io multiplex system. due to the excessive power draw of the led lights, heat may build up at the fuse block and connector, causing the components to melt.
Consequence:
If this occurs, the surrounding material may be damaged and will burn, increasing the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Mci will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse holders, free of charge. the recall began in july 2014. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-847-285-2090. mci's number for this recall is 388b. note: this recall supersedes recall 12v-250. motorcoaches that were remedied under the previous campaign need to be remedied under this campaign as well.
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:
14V329000 on 06/15/2014
Component:
Interior lighting
Affected:
312
Defect:
Motor coach industries, inc (mci) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 d4000 and d4500 and 2010 d4505 motor coaches equipped with led lights interior lights powered by either a vansco or io multiplex system. due to the excessive power draw of the led lights, heat may build up at the fuse block and connector, causing the components to melt.
Consequence:
If this occurs, the surrounding material may be damaged and will burn, increasing the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Mci will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse holders, free of charge. the recall began in july 2014. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-847-285-2090. mci's number for this recall is 388b. note: this recall supersedes recall 12v-250. motorcoaches that were remedied under the previous campaign need to be remedied under this campaign as well.
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.

2010 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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