MCI J4500 2004: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V498000

Make Model Year
MCI J4500 2004
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-02-04 2013-10-17 2013-10-31

Manufacturers Involved: Motor Coach Industries

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 401

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10016

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

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.

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.