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- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Problem
- Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2011-2012 MCI D4000, D4005, D4500 and D4505 coaches equipped with Cummins ISX 12 liter engines. The vehicles may have an incorrectly installed exhaust bellow pipe, resulting in a bend in the pipe which can cause its premature failure.
- Risk
- If the pipe fails and a diesel regeneration cycle occurs, the hot exhaust gases will increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- MCI will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace any deformed or failed bellow pipes if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Motor Industries at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 397B.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2011-2012 MCI D4000, D4005, D4500 and D4505 coaches with Cummins ISX 12 liter engines may have an exhaust bellow pipe that was installed incorrectly. The pipe can bend, and over time that bend can cause the pipe to fail prematurely.
If the pipe fails and a diesel regeneration cycle occurs, hot exhaust gases can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their coach checked promptly.
MCI will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the exhaust bellow pipe and replace any deformed or failed pipe if necessary. The repair is free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2017. To learn more, contact Motor Coach Industries at 1-800-241-2947 and refer to MCI recall number SB 397B. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| MCI D4000 | 20112012 |
|---|---|
| MCI D4005 | 20112012 |
| MCI D4500 | 20112012 |
| MCI D4505 | 20112012 |