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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 02V284📅 Oct 30, 2002

2001–2002 MCI G4500 recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain motor coaches, the electrical cable attached to the b+ stud, which is located on the engine cradle and found in the curbside engine compartment, may have been positioned so as to allow the cable to rub against the ground stud.

💥 The risk

A short circuit could occur and result in a fire.

🔧 The fix

Owners will be provided remedy instructions. The recall began on october 25, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact MCI at 1-800-241-2947.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
02V284000
Manufacturer
MOTOR COACH IND., INC.
Vehicles affected
319
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Owner phone
1-800-241-2947
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 25, 2002
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also, customers CAN contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 02V284 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 02V284?

2001–2002 MCI G4500. 319 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized MCI dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-241-2947.