2008 MCI E4500 RECALL - #08V603000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT
MCI IS RECALLING 1,893 MY 2002-2008 D MODEL AND MY 2001-2008 E AND J4500 MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH ZF TRANSMISSIONS. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE SHIFT SELECTOR TO MALFUNCTION AS A RESULT OF A CELL PHONE OR RADIO BEING PLACED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE SHIFTER CONTROL PAD.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 MCI E4500 |
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| Manufacturer |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
11/21/2008 |
| Influenced by |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC |
| Owners Notified on |
12/17/2008 |
| # Affected |
1,893 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT |
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| Description |
MCI IS RECALLING 1,893 MY 2002-2008 D MODEL AND MY 2001-2008 E AND J4500 MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH ZF TRANSMISSIONS. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE SHIFT SELECTOR TO MALFUNCTION AS A RESULT OF A CELL PHONE OR RADIO BEING PLACED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE SHIFTER CONTROL PAD. |
| Consequences |
WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE SHIFT SELECTOR MAY MOVE INTO REVERSE WITHOUT DRIVER KNOWLEDGE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
MCI IS WORKING WITH ZF AND HAS CREATED A SOFTWARE UPDATE THAT PROTECTS AGAINST THE POTENTIAL FOR TRANSIENT ANALOG OR DIGITAL SIGNAL INTERFERENCE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2008. .OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCI AT 1-800-333-0371 AND ZF AT 1-734-416-6200. |
| Notes |
MCI RECALL NO. 308.CUSTOMERS 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2008 MCI E4500 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2008 MCI E4500 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2008 MCI E4500 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2008 MCI E4500 Recall for SEAT BELTS
2008 MCI E4500 Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2008 MCI E4500 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
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