Electrical systemRecall 21V-748 · Mci vehicles
Motor Coach Industries recall 21V-748 covers 2,455 Mci vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on September 24, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q3) shows 52% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V748000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2018 D4000, 2018-2020 D4005, D4000ISTV, 2017-2020 D4500, D4505, 2018-2021 J3500, 2017-2021 J4500, 2020 D4520, and 2018-2021 D45CRTLE motorcoaches. The Main Distribution Panel (MDP) located within the battery compartment contains a circuit board that may fail.
The risk
MDP circuit board failure can result in a fire or an unexpected vehicle shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
MCI Service Centers will remove the MDP and install a new main disconnect and circuit breaker panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact MCI's customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is R21-010.
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
52%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.