Mci E4500 2005
Model E4500 made in 2005 by Mci got 6 investigations there are 3 recalls as well as 21 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding communications, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had some investigations: power train, suspension. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, equipment and visibility.
Model 2005
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V140000 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | from 12/10/2000 to 06/10/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 4765 | ODI | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | 04/27/2006 | 04/27/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor coaches equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines, the turbocharger compressors can fail. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A fire can result should the turbocharger fail. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Detroit diesel is conducting this recall (please see 06e019000) and will remedy these motor coaches. the engines will be repaired free of charge. owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or motor coach at 866-624-2622. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V603000 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | V (Vehicle) | 1893 | 12/17/2008 | MFR | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | 11/21/2008 | 11/21/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Mci is recalling 1,893 my 2002-2008 d model and my 2001-2008 e and j4500 motor coaches equipped with zf transmissions. there is a potential for the shift selector to malfunction as a result of a cell phone or radio being placed in close proximity to the shifter control pad. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | When this happens, the shift selector may move into reverse without driver knowledge increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Mci is working with zf and has created a software update that protects against the potential for transient analog or digital signal interference. the recall is expected to begin during november 2008. .owners may contact mci at 1-800-333-0371 and zf at 1-734-416-6200. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mci recall no. 308.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V241000 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | from 03/01/2001 to 08/30/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 1768 | 07/20/2006 | MFR | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | 07/06/2006 | 07/06/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor coaches equipped with a slide switch to control the defroster blower speed, there is a speed controller for each of the two defroster fan motors. the speed controller may fail causing the fan motor to operate continuously in the high speed mode, and the carrier slide switch may fail to reduce or otherwise control the fan motor speed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The speed controller may overheat and result in a thermal even, such as smoking or possible fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the defroster speed controller free of charge. the recall began on july 20, 2006. owners may contact motor coach at 1-800-241-2947. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNICATIONS - BACK UP ALARM | |||||
| SB-330 | 07/06/2009 | 10030906 | Motor coach inc.: mci has become aware of failures of the sensors where the system is constantly signaling an obstruction behind, when no obstruction exists. the original sensor installed in the coach was too sensitive and would sometimes | 12/18/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| SB-317 | 03/28/2009 | 10029485 | Motorcoach inc.: an upgrade to the software program is required on certain mc1 e4500 and j4500 coaches equipped with allison gen iv b500 transmissions. model years unknown. *pe | 07/10/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SB-3012 | 03/23/2009 | 10029346 | Mci: engine pan protection tube assembly. model years unknown. *pe | 07/06/2009 | |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| SB-3010 | 02/23/2009 | 10028708 | Motorcoach: a design change to the driver's and passenger's windshield blind installation. this design change will minimize blind rattle during coach operation. model years unknown. *pe | 05/18/2009 | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||||
| SB-330 | 07/06/2009 | 10030906 | Motor coach inc.: mci has become aware of failures of the sensors where the system is constantly signaling an obstruction behind, when no obstruction exists. the original sensor installed in the coach was too sensitive and would sometimes | 12/18/2009 | |
| SP-7-61 | 01/12/2009 | 10028747 | Motor coach: a potential for sensor failure on coaches equipped with rear sensing system. failure may be advising drivers that there may be an obstruction with three (3) feet of rear of coach, when there may not be. model years unknown. | 05/22/2009 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| SP-7-61 | 01/12/2009 | 10028747 | Motor coach: a potential for sensor failure on coaches equipped with rear sensing system. failure may be advising drivers that there may be an obstruction with three (3) feet of rear of coach, when there may not be. model years unknown. | 05/22/2009 | |
| PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE - AIR - CHAMBER | |||||
| SB-3007 | 03/02/2009 | SB-3007B | 10028706 | Motorcoach: product improvement change to the brake chambers used on the front axle of e4500/j4500 coaches having ex225 disc brakes. model years unknown. *pe updated 7/10/09. *pe | 05/18/2009 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 354 | 02/24/2011 | 10038195 | Motor coach industries service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. there may be a harsh downshift, rpm flare, or the transmission may lock. *rm | 06/09/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 354 | 02/24/2011 | 10038195 | Motor coach industries service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. there may be a harsh downshift, rpm flare, or the transmission may lock. *rm | 06/09/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 354 | 02/24/2011 | 10038195 | Motor coach industries service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. there may be a harsh downshift, rpm flare, or the transmission may lock. *rm | 06/09/2011 | |
| SB-317 | 03/28/2009 | 10029485 | Motorcoach inc.: an upgrade to the software program is required on certain mc1 e4500 and j4500 coaches equipped with allison gen iv b500 transmissions. model years unknown. *pe | 07/10/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - CHECK VALVE | |||||
| SB-3043 | 09/28/2010 | 10034486 | Mci: tag unload valve assembly. effective with unit number 65614, mci has made design changes to the tag unload valve assembly installation on some model coaches. the longer life valves will improve the durability of the tag unload valve | 11/19/2010 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - QUICK RELEASE VALVE | |||||
| SB-3043 | 09/28/2010 | 10034486 | Mci: tag unload valve assembly. effective with unit number 65614, mci has made design changes to the tag unload valve assembly installation on some model coaches. the longer life valves will improve the durability of the tag unload valve | 11/19/2010 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | |||||
| SB-3043 | 09/28/2010 | 10034486 | Mci: tag unload valve assembly. effective with unit number 65614, mci has made design changes to the tag unload valve assembly installation on some model coaches. the longer life valves will improve the durability of the tag unload valve | 11/19/2010 | |
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| SB-390 | 08/03/2012 | 10045859 | Motor coach inc: drive axle suspension support structure may accumulate water causing support structure damage due to expansion, in freezing temperatures, while coach is being operated. models e4500, j4500. no model years listed. | 09/19/2012 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| SB-390 | 08/03/2012 | 10045859 | Motor coach inc: drive axle suspension support structure may accumulate water causing support structure damage due to expansion, in freezing temperatures, while coach is being operated. models e4500, j4500. no model years listed. | 09/19/2012 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| SB-357 | 04/25/2011 | 10038824 | Motor coach indudstries: information on replacing the coolant pump that may have a problem. *rm | 06/28/2011 | |
| SB-357 | 04/25/2011 | 10038824 | Ready | 06/28/2011 | |
| SP-7-61 | 01/12/2009 | 10028747 | Motor coach: a potential for sensor failure on coaches equipped with rear sensing system. failure may be advising drivers that there may be an obstruction with three (3) feet of rear of coach, when there may not be. model years unknown. | 05/22/2009 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| SB-3010 | 02/23/2009 | 10028708 | Motorcoach: a design change to the driver's and passenger's windshield blind installation. this design change will minimize blind rattle during coach operation. model years unknown. *pe | 05/18/2009 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | ||||||
| EA12007 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | 09/13/2012 | MCI Driveshaft Safety Loop Failures | |||
| Odi has identified certain mci coaches with powertrain configurations that may allow a driveshaft separated at the rearward universal joint to escape the guardian structure of the steerable tag axle and damage steering and braking components.the damaged components may increase the risk of a loss of vehicle control. the subject coaches include 806 model year 1992 through 2012 mci d and e series motor coaches with steerable tag axles.this engineering analysis is being opened to further study the alleged defect and to determine if a safety defect exists. the odi report cited above can be viewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints: odi number 10447575. | ||||||
| EA12007 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | 09/13/2012 | MCI Driveshaft Safety Loop Failures | |||
| Odi has identified certain mci coaches with powertrain configurations that may allow a driveshaft separated at the rearward universal joint to escape the guardian structure of the steerable tag axle and damage steering and braking components.the damaged components may increase the risk of a loss of vehicle control. the subject coaches include 806 model year 1992 through 2012 mci d and e series motor coaches with steerable tag axles.this engineering analysis is being opened to further study the alleged defect and its determine if a safety defect exists. the odi report cited above can be viewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints: odi number 10447575. | ||||||
| SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE | ||||||
| EA12007 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | 09/13/2012 | MCI Driveshaft Safety Loop Failures | |||
| Odi has identified certain mci coaches with powertrain configurations that may allow a driveshaft separated at the rearward universal joint to escape the guardian structure of the steerable tag axle and damage steering and braking components.the damaged components may increase the risk of a loss of vehicle control. the subject coaches include 806 model year 1992 through 2012 mci d and e series motor coaches with steerable tag axles.this engineering analysis is being opened to further study the alleged defect and to determine if a safety defect exists. the odi report cited above can be viewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints: odi number 10447575. | ||||||
| EA12007 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | 09/13/2012 | MCI Driveshaft Safety Loop Failures | |||
| Odi has identified certain mci coaches with powertrain configurations that may allow a driveshaft separated at the rearward universal joint to escape the guardian structure of the steerable tag axle and damage steering and braking components.the damaged components may increase the risk of a loss of vehicle control. the subject coaches include 806 model year 1992 through 2012 mci d and e series motor coaches with steerable tag axles.this engineering analysis is being opened to further study the alleged defect and its determine if a safety defect exists. the odi report cited above can be viewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints: odi number 10447575. | ||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA12007 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | 09/13/2012 | MCI Driveshaft Safety Loop Failures | |||
| Odi has identified certain mci coaches with powertrain configurations that may allow a driveshaft separated at the rearward universal joint to escape the guardian structure of the steerable tag axle and damage steering and braking components.the damaged components may increase the risk of a loss of vehicle control. the subject coaches include 806 model year 1992 through 2012 mci d and e series motor coaches with steerable tag axles.this engineering analysis is being opened to further study the alleged defect and to determine if a safety defect exists. the odi report cited above can be viewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints: odi number 10447575. | ||||||
| EA12007 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | 09/13/2012 | MCI Driveshaft Safety Loop Failures | |||
| Odi has identified certain mci coaches with powertrain configurations that may allow a driveshaft separated at the rearward universal joint to escape the guardian structure of the steerable tag axle and damage steering and braking components.the damaged components may increase the risk of a loss of vehicle control. the subject coaches include 806 model year 1992 through 2012 mci d and e series motor coaches with steerable tag axles.this engineering analysis is being opened to further study the alleged defect and its determine if a safety defect exists. the odi report cited above can be viewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints: odi number 10447575. | ||||||