Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 14V370000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Motor Coach Industries filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2014-06-09.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V370000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries
Vehicles affected
686
Reported to NHTSA
2014-06-09
Owners notified
2014-07-10

Defect description

Motor Coach Industries, Inc. (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2014 D4000, D4005, D4000ISTV, D4500, D4505, and J4500 motor coaches manufactured July 2013 to April 2014. The multiplex electrical systems controller may unintentionally turn off the vehicle's headlights while the vehicle is in gear.

Safety risk

If the headlights turn off while the vehicle is in operation, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will update the multiplex controller software, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is 413.

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.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 6 models.

ModelYears on record
MCI D40002014
MCI D4000ISTV2014
MCI D40052014
MCI D45002014
MCI D45052014
MCI J45002014

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.