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MCI D4000 Recall 21V971: Fuel tubes can crack and leak, creating fire risk

NHTSA campaign 21V971, reported December 15, 2021, 1,125 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain buses with Cummins X12 diesel engines may have fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six that can fatigue and crack. This can cause a high pressure fuel leak. If fuel leaks in the presence of an ignition source, the risk of a fire increases.

Authorized Cummins dealers will repair affected vehicles free of charge. Engines with 75 miles or less will have vibration isolators installed on the fuel tubes. Engines with more than 75 miles will receive new fuel tubes with vibration isolators. Owner notification letters were mailed March 11, 2022.

If you own an affected vehicle, contact Motor Coach Industries customer service at 1-800-241-2947 and ask about recall R21-028. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V971Motor Coach Industries
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Problem
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2019-2022 D4000 ISTV, D4500, 2021 D4000, D4520, 2020-2021 D4505, D4005, 2020-2022 D45CRTLE, and 2019-2021 J4500 vehicles equipped with certain Cummins X12 diesel engines. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
Risk
A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
On engines with 75 miles or less, Cummins dealers will install vibration isolators to the fuel tubes. Engines with more than 75 miles will receive new fuel tubes with vibration isolators. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 11, 2022. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is R21-028.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

MCI D40002021
MCI D4000 Istv2019202020212022
MCI D400520202021
MCI D45 CRT LE202020212022
MCI D45002019202020212022
MCI D450520202021
MCI D45202021
MCI J4500201920202021