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MCI D4500 Recall 13V498: Electrical System

NHTSA campaign 13V498, reported October 17, 2013, 10,016 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V498Motor Coach Industries
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem
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.
Risk
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

MCI 102D320002001
MCI 102DL320002001
MCI 102EL320002001
MCI 102ELS320002001
MCI D400020012002200320042005200620072008200920102011
MCI D400520052006200720082009201020112012
MCI D450020012002200320042005200620072008200920102011
MCI D450520052006200720082009201020112012
MCI E450020012002200320042005200620072008200920102011
MCI E4500C200120022003200420052006
MCI G450020032004
MCI J450020012002200320042005200620072008200920102011
MCI J4500C2006200720092010