Auto Recalls for Consumers

2001 MCI D4500 Recall - Campaign #13V498000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2001 MCI D4500 RECALL - #13V498000

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2001 MCI D4500
Manufacturer Motor Coach Industries
Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900
Recalled on 10/31/2013
Influenced by Motor Coach Industries
Owners Notified on 2/4/2014
# Affected 10,016
Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
 
Description 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.
Consequences Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective action 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.
See also 2001 MCI D4500 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL

2001 MCI D4500 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY

2001 MCI D4500 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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