MCI J4500 2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V063000

Make Model Year
MCI J4500 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-03-12 2021-02-10 2021-02-11

Production Dates: 2017-05-01 - 2018-07-16

Manufacturers Involved: Motor Coach Industries

Manufacturer Campaign Number: R21-003

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1229

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Motor Coach Industries "MCI" is recalling certain 2018-2021 J4500 and 2018-2020 D45CRTLE vehicles. The power cables may have been improperly installed and routed in the vehicle battery compartment, which may result in chafing.

Consequence

The power cables may chafe, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary, correct the clearance for the power cables in the battery compartment, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is R21-003.

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.