Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MCI
Model Of Vehicle
102ELS3
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
13V498000
Component Description
Electrical System
Effect Of Defect
Once Electrically ConduCTIve, The Material Is Capable Of Melting And Burning, Increasing The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
10016
Date Owners Notified
20140204
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries
Date Report Received
20131017
Make Campaign Number
401