Rear window wiper/washer: motorRecall 11V-379 · Mci vehicles
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC recall 11V-379 covers 300 Mci vehicles for a rear window wiper/washer: motor problem, reported to NHTSA on July 27, 2011.
Source: NHTSA recall 11V379000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
MCI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 MCI E4500, AND J4500, MOTOR COACHES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2010 THROUGH JULY 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A DOGA WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. AN UNDERRATED FUSE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY, WHICH COULD BLOW, RESULTING IN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT OPERATING.
The risk
THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY 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 FUSE AND REPLACE ANY UNDERRATED FUSES THAT MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-241-2947.
MCI'S SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS 362.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.