ALTEC D4000 2014: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Make : ALTEC Model : D4000 Year : 2014
Build Dates : 2013-07-01 - 2014-04-30
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14V370000
Date Owner's Notified: 2014-07-10 Date Received by ODI: 2014-06-09 Date Added to Database: 2014-06-26
Manufacturers Involved: Motor Coach Industries
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 413
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 686
Summary:
      Motor Coach Industries, Inc. "MCI" is recalling certain model year 2014 D4000, D4005, D4000ISTV, D4500, D4505, and J4500 motor coaches manufactured July 2013 to April 2014. The multiplex electrical systems controller may unintentionally turn off the vehicle's headlights while the vehicle is in gear.
Consequence:
      If the headlights turn off while the vehicle is in operation, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
      MCI will notify owners, and dealers will update the multiplex controller software, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is 413.
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.