Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 14V-329 · Mci vehicles
Motor Coach Industries recall 14V-329 covers 312 Mci vehicles for a wiring: fuses and circuit breakers problem, reported to NHTSA on June 16, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q4) shows 83% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V329000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Motor Coach Industries, Inc (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 D4000 and D4500 and 2010 D4505 motor coaches equipped with LED lights interior lights powered by either a Vansco or IO multiplex system. Due to the excessive power draw of the LED lights, heat may build up at the fuse block and connector, causing the components to melt.
The risk
If this occurs, the surrounding material may be damaged and will burn, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
MCI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse holders, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-847-285-2090. MCI's number for this recall is 388B. Note: This recall supersedes recall 12V-250. Motorcoaches that were remedied under the previous campaign need to be remedied under this campaign as well.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
83%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.