Defect Description For Recall
Motor Coach Industries (Mci) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012-2013 D4000, D4000Istv, D4005, D4500, And D4505 Motorcoaches Manufactured From May 2012 Through December 2012 And Equipped With A Cummins Isx Epa 2010 Engine. In The Affected Buses, The Bellows Pipe In The Exhaust System May Have Been Incorrectly Assembled, Which Could Result In A Failure Of The Pipe During Operation.
Make Of Vehicle
MCI
Model Of Vehicle
D4000ISTV
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
13V142000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
Effect Of Defect
During A Regeneration Process To Clean Exhaust Emissions, If The Bellows Pipe Has Failed, The Hot Exhaust Gases May Not Be Contained, Resulting In A Fire.
Fix Defect
MCI Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Inspect And Replace The Bellows Pipes, As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On April 29, 2013. Customers May Contact MCI At 1-847-285-2000.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries
Start Of Manufacture
20120501
End Of Manufacture
20120731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
155
Date Owners Notified
20130423
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries
Date Report Received
20130416
Make Campaign Number
MCI SB #397