Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 18V309000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Motor Coach Industries filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2018-05-13.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V309000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Component
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries
Vehicles affected
1,123
Reported to NHTSA
2018-05-13
Owners notified
2018-07-10

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the pipe develops a hole, during a regeneration cycle, hot exhaust gases may leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

25 model years across 5 models.

ModelYears on record
MCI D40002016 2015 2014 2013 2012
MCI D4000ISTV2015 2014 2013 2012
MCI D40052016 2015 2014 2013 2012
MCI D45002016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
MCI D45052015 2014 2013 2012 2011

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.