MCI D4505 2014: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V370000

Make Model Year
MCI D4505 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-07-10 2014-06-09 2014-06-26

Production Dates: 2013-07-01 - 2014-04-30

Manufacturers Involved: Motor Coach Industries

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 413

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 686

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

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.