CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
- Problem
- Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 D4000, 2017-2019 D4005, D4000ISTV, D4505, 2017-2020 D4500, J4500, 2018-2020 D45CRTLE, and 2018-2021 J3500 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is R21-009.
- 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
A sealing washer on the high pressure fuel rail may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, which can allow diesel fuel to leak from the fuel rail assembly.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Owners should watch for signs of a fuel leak and take the vehicle to an authorized dealer promptly if they suspect one.
Authorized dealers will inspect the fuel rail threads and replace the fuel rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. You can also contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947 (recall number R21-009), and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| MCI D4000 | 20172018 |
|---|---|
| MCI D4000 Istv | 201720182019 |
| MCI D4005 | 201720182019 |
| MCI D45 CRT LE | 201820192020 |
| MCI D4500 | 2017201820192020 |
| MCI D4505 | 201720182019 |
| MCI J3500 | 2018201920202021 |
| MCI J4500 | 2017201820192020 |