The defect
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 remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| MCI D4000 | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| MCI D4500 | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| MCI D4505 | 2010 |
Components: INTERIOR LIGHTING | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCI D4000 | 2009 | 0 | 6 |
| MCI D4000 | 2010 | 0 | 6 |
| MCI D4000 | 2011 | 0 | 9 |
| MCI D4500 | 2009 | 0 | 11 |
| MCI D4500 | 2010 | 0 | 10 |
| MCI D4500 | 2011 | 0 | 9 |
| MCI D4505 | 2010 | 0 | 10 |