Rear window wiper/washer: motorRecall 11V-150 · Mci vehicles
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC recall 11V-150 covers 144 Mci vehicles for a rear window wiper/washer: motor problem, reported to NHTSA on March 1, 2011.
Source: NHTSA recall 11V150000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
MCI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 MCI J4500, E4500, AND J4500C MOTOR COACHES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 1, 2010 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH DOGA WINDSHIELD WIPERS. CERTAIN WIRES MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED BY MCI AT THE FACTORY WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILING TO OPERATE.
The risk
THE DRIVER'S FIELD OF VIEW MAY BE REDUCED, WHICH IN TURN COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR OTHERWISE CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND CONNECT ANY WIRES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-241-2947.
MCI SAFETY RECALL NO. 356.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.