SkipThatYearREAL DATA. SMARTER CAR DECISIONS.

OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

13V498000

Electrical System

Reported Oct 17, 2013 · Motor Coach Industries

Summary

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.

Remedy

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.

This campaign page uses the representative official campaign record. Applicability-specific source variants appear on the linked vehicle pages. Recall counts refer to campaigns, not affected vehicles.

Vehicle entries in this campaign

2012 Mci D45052012 Mci D40052011 Mci E45002011 Mci D45002011 Mci D40002011 Mci D40052011 Mci J45002011 Mci D45052010 Mci D45052010 Mci D45002010 Mci D40052010 Mci D40002010 Mci E45002010 Mci J4500C2010 Mci J45002009 Mci D40002009 Mci D40052009 Mci D45052009 Mci E45002009 Mci J4500C2009 Mci D45002009 Mci J45002008 Mci D40052008 Mci D45052008 Mci J45002008 Mci D40002008 Mci E45002008 Mci D45002007 Mci E45002007 Mci D4005

Showing up to 30 exact vehicle entries. Consult NHTSA for the complete scope.

This is model-level recall history. It does not confirm whether a particular VIN is affected or has received the repair. Check with NHTSA ↗