Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 25V567000

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery

Motor Coach Industries filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2025-08-29.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V567000

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries
Vehicles affected
59
Reported to NHTSA
2025-08-29
Owners notified
2025-10-06

Defect description

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2020-2021 J4500E, 2021 D45CRTELE, 2023 J4500E, 2023-2024 D45CRTELE, 2024 D45CRTE, and 2025 J4500E buses. An inadequate weld on the high voltage battery busbar and incorrect software may cause the battery module to overheat.

Safety risk

A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

MCI will inspect and replace the battery module as necessary. MCI will also update the BMS software. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

Scope of coverage

8 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
MCI D45CRTE2024
MCI D45CRTELE2024 2023 2021
MCI J4500E2025 2023 2021 2020

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.