ALTEC D4000 2004: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Make : ALTEC | Model : D4000 | Year : 2004 |
Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 13V498000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2014-02-04 | Date Received by ODI: 2013-10-17 | Date Added to Database: 2013-10-31 |
Manufacturers Involved: Motor Coach Industries | ||
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 401 | ||
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 10016 | ||
Summary:
Motor Coach Industries "MCI" is recalling certain model year 2000-2012 D, E, G and J series coaches manufactured January 2000 through June 2011 and equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat. |
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Consequence:
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire. |
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Remedy:
MCI will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers, free of charge. Owners may contact MCI at 1-847-285-2000. This campaign is MCI service bulletin 401. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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. |