2001–2008 MCI E4500 & 2001–2008 MCI J4500 + 2 more recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
When this happens, the shift selector may move into reverse without driver knowledge increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 08V603000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 308
- Manufacturer
- MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
- Vehicles affected
- 1,893
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Owner phone
- 1-800-333-0371
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 17, 2008
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.