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- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
- Problem
- Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2011-2016 D4500, D4505, D4000, D4005, and D4000 ISTV motor coaches equipped with ISX engines. Due to vibrations, the exhaust bellow pipes develop a hole.
- Risk
- If the pipe develops a hole, during a regeneration cycle, hot exhaust gases may leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- MCI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bellows pipe assembly with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2018. 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.
What this recall means for you
Vibration can cause a hole to develop in the exhaust bellows pipe on these motor coaches, which are equipped with ISX engines. If a hole forms during a regeneration cycle, hot exhaust gases can leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.
Owners will be notified by Motor Coach Industries (MCI). Dealers will replace the bellows pipe assembly with an improved part at no cost to you. The recall began July 10, 2018. To check whether your vehicle is affected, contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| MCI D4000 | 20122013201420152016 |
|---|---|
| MCI D4000 Istv | 2012201320142015 |
| MCI D4005 | 20122013201420152016 |
| MCI D4500 | 201120122013201420152016 |
| MCI D4505 | 20112012201320142015 |