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MCI D4000 Recall 15V580: Fire Risk From Incorrectly Assembled HVAC Fuse Block

NHTSA campaign 15V580, reported September 21, 2015, 145 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The fuse block assembly that feeds the heating, ventilation and air conditioning motors, located in the battery compartment, may have been assembled incorrectly. An incorrectly assembled fuse block may fail to protect the circuit, and its connections may arc, which increases the risk of a fire.

If you own an affected 2015 MCI D4000, D4005, D4500 or D4505 coach, contact Motor Coach Industries customer service at 1-800-241-2947 to confirm whether your vehicle is included. Dealers will replace the fuse block assembly free of charge, and MCI will notify owners directly. You can also check your VIN for open recalls to confirm the status of your vehicle.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V580Motor Coach Industries
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Problem
Motor Coach Industries, Inc. (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2015 D4000 vehicles manufactured June 8, 2015, to July 20, 2015, D4005 vehicles manufactured March 18, 2015, to July 10, 2015, D4500 vehicles manufactured December 19, 2014, to July 20, 2015, and D4505 vehicles manufactured December 18, 2014, to July 15, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fuse block assembly for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning motors in the battery compartment may have been assembled incorrectly.
Risk
The incorrectly assembled fuse block may not protect the circuit and the connections may arc, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
MCI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse block assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2015. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
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 D40002015
MCI D40052015
MCI D45002015
MCI D45052015