12v/24v/48v battery: cablesRecall 21V-063 · Mci vehicles
Motor Coach Industries recall 21V-063 covers 1,229 Mci vehicles for a 12v/24v/48v battery: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on February 10, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q4) shows 70% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V063000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2018-2021 J4500 and 2018-2020 D45CRTLE vehicles. The power cables may have been improperly installed and routed in the vehicle battery compartment, which may result in chafing.
The risk
The power cables may chafe, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
MCI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary, correct the clearance for the power cables in the battery compartment, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is R21-003.
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
70%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.