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NHTSARecalled 2013-10-17

Motor Coach Industries, Inc — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Is my product affected?

2011 MCI D4000; 2008 MCI D4000; 2000 MCI 102EL3; 2001 MCI 102EL3; 2007 MCI J4500C; 2000 MCI 102ELS3; 2003 MCI G4500; 2002 MCI E4500C; 2003 MCI E4500C; 2004 MCI E4500C; 2005 MCI E4500C; 2006 MCI E4500C; 2004 MCI G4500; 2006 MCI J4500C; 2001 MCI 102ELS3; 2001 MCI E4500C; 2010 MCI J4500C; 2009 MCI J4500C; 2010 MCI D4000; 2009 MCI D4000; 2000 MCI 102D3; 2000 MCI 102DL3; 2002 MCI D4000; 2002 MCI D4500; 2001 MCI D4000; +56 more

  • Brand MCI

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Motor Coach Industries is recalling certain 2000-2012 model year D, E, G, and J series coaches manufactured between January 2000 and June 2011 that are equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers. The recalled equalizers contain a specific epoxy sealing compound used for insulation that becomes electrically conductive when exposed to heat, creating a fire hazard.

MCI will notify owners of affected coaches. To remedy the issue, Sure Power will replace the equalizers at no charge. Owners of affected coaches should contact MCI at 1-847-285-2000 for notification and to arrange for the free replacement under service bulletin 401.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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