2002–2009 MCI D4500 & 2003–2007 MCI D4000 + 1 more recall: interior lighting
⚠️ What's wrong
MCI is recalling certain model year 2002-2009 d series coaches, equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board CAN corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
💥 The risk
A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
🔧 The fix
MCI will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09E-054. The safety recall began on november 9, 2009. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or MCI customer service 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
- 09V432000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 335
- Manufacturer
- MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
- Vehicles affected
- 701
- Component
- INTERIOR LIGHTING
- Owner phone
- 1-800-241-2947
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 9, 2009
- Built
- May 30, 2003 – Mar 31, 2007
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- MCI recall no. 335.owners 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 .