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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 11V524📅 Oct 28, 2011

2003–2012 MCI E4500 & 2003–2012 MCI J4500 + 5 more recall: stability control

⚠️ What's wrong

Motor coach industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2003, and 2007-2012 e and j models along with model year 2007-2012 D4000, D4005, D4500, D4505, D4000ISTV motor coaches equipped with meritor wabco electronic stability control (ESC) modules, manufactured from october 2002, through october 2011. Under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (ESC) system. This might cause the ESC to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.

💥 The risk

If the driver is slow to react during this ESC intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

MCI will notify owners and replace the control module free of charge. The safety recall began on january 4, 2012. Owners may contact 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
11V524000
Manufacturer
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
Vehicles affected
1,962
Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Owner phone
1-800-241-2947
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 4, 2012
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
MCI safety recall number is 371.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 .

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 11V524 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 11V524?

2003–2012 MCI E4500 & 2003–2012 MCI J4500 + 5 more. 1,962 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.