Propulsion system: traction batteryRecall 25V-632 · Mci vehicles
Motor Coach Industries recall 25V-632 covers 12 Mci vehicles for a propulsion system: traction battery problem, reported to NHTSA on September 19, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 83% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V632000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2024 D45CRTE, D45CRTELE, and 2025 J4500E coaches. The high voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when charging to near or full capacity.
The risk
A short circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Owners are also advised to avoid charging vehicles above 75% capacity. MCI will either replace the batteries, repurchase the vehicles, offer a vehicle trade-in or a reimbursement, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 8, 2026. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 27, 2024 to June 23, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.