Defect Description For Recall
Motor Coach Industries (Mci) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2003, And 2007-2012 E And J Models Along With Model Year 2007-2012 D4000, D4005, D4500, D4505, D4000Istv Motor Coaches Equipped With Meritor WABCo Electronic Stability Control (Esc) Modules, Manufactured From October 2002, Through October 2011. Under Certain Road And Driving Conditions, Vehicle Body Roll And Road Inclination Characteristics May Adversely Affect The Slip Angle Calculation Of The Electronic Stability Control (Esc) System. This Might Cause The Esc To Perceive An Over Steering Situation And Therefore Apply The Outer Wheel Brake On The Front Axle Until The Vehicle Is Perceived To Be Stable.
Make Of Vehicle
MCI
Model Of Vehicle
D4000ISTV
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
11V524000
Component Description
Electronic Stability Control
Effect Of Defect
If The Driver Is Slow To React During This Esc Intervention, The Vehicle May Deviate From The Intended Line Of Travel, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
MCI Will Notify Owners And Replace The Control Module Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On January 4, 2012. Owners May Contact MCI Customer Service At 1-800-241-2947.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1962
Date Owners Notified
20120104
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries
Date Report Received
20111026