CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Problem
- Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2024 D45CRTE, D45CRTELE, and 2025 J4500E coaches. The high voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when charging to near or full capacity.
- Risk
- A short circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Owners are also advised to avoid charging vehicles above 75% capacity. MCI will either replace the batteries, repurchase the vehicles, offer a vehicle trade-in or a reimbursement, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 8, 2026. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2024 and 2025 Motor Coach Industries coaches may have a high-voltage traction battery that can short circuit inside a battery module, most likely when the battery is charged to near or full capacity. A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of fire.
Until the recall repair is complete, park the vehicle outside and away from structures, and avoid charging it above 75% capacity. MCI will replace the batteries, repurchase the vehicles, or offer a trade-in or reimbursement, all free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 8, 2026.
To get the free remedy, contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| MCI D45CRTE | 2024 |
|---|---|
| MCI D45CRTELE | 2024 |
| MCI J4500E | 2025 |