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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 14V329📅 Jun 16, 2014

2009–2011 MCI D4000 & 2009–2011 MCI D4500 + 1 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Motor Coach Industries, Inc (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 D4000 and D4500 and 2010 D4505 motor coaches equipped with LED lights interior lights powered by either a Vansco or IO multiplex system. Due to the excessive power draw of the LED lights, heat may build up at the fuse block and connector, causing the components to melt.

💥 The risk

If this occurs, the surrounding material may be damaged and will burn, increasing the risk of a fire.

🔧 The fix

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse holders, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-847-285-2090. MCI's number for this recall is 388B. Note: This recall supersedes recall 12V-250. Motorcoaches that were remedied under the previous campaign need to be remedied under this campaign as well.

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
14V329000
Manufacturer recall #
388B
Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries
Vehicles affected
312
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; INTERIOR LIGHTING
Owner phone
1-847-285-2090
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 16, 2014
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 14V329 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 14V329?

2009–2011 MCI D4000 & 2009–2011 MCI D4500 + 1 more. 312 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 1-847-285-2090.