Lpg systems: furnaceRecall 97V-053 · Mci vehicles

MOTOR COACH IND., INC. recall 97V-053 covers 3,300 Mci vehicles for a lpg systems: furnace problem, reported to NHTSA on April 3, 1997.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected3,3002 models

ReportedApr 3, 1997Owners notified Sep 30, 1997

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 97V053000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 4-STROKE CYCLE ENGINES. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES HAVE OCCURRED AT OR NEAR THE WEBASTO DIESEL FUELED AUXILIARY HEATER.

The risk

PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE CAN OCCUR DUE TO AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

What to do

The fix

MCI IS ASKING COACH OPERATORS TO DISABLE THE WEBASTO HEATER BY DISCONNECTING THE APPROPRIATE FUSES.

OWNER NOTIFICATION WAS COMPLETED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MCI AT 1-701-825-6234.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Mci 102D31994, 1995, 1996, 1997

Mci 102DL31993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

Built from October 1, 1992 to March 4, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.