Mci E4500 2011
Model E4500 made in 2011 by Mci got 6 investigations there are 4 recalls as well as 16 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. The car had some investigations: power train, suspension. There were some recalls concerningelectronic stability control, engine and engine cooling and visibility.
Model 2011
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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| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V524000 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | V (Vehicle) | 1962 | 01/04/2012 | MFR | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | 10/26/2011 | 10/28/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2003, and 2007-2012 e and j models along with model year 2007-2012 d4000, d4005, d4500, d4505, d4000istv motor coaches equipped with meritor wabco electronic stability control (esc) modules, manufactured from october 2002, through october 2011. under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (esc) system. this might cause the esc to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the driver is slow to react during this esc intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Mci will notify owners and replace the control module free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mci safety recall number is 371.owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V457000 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | V (Vehicle) | 10 | 09/19/2011 | MFR | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | 08/31/2011 | 09/07/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Motor coach industries, inc. (mci) is recalling certain model year 2011 e4500 and j4500 motor coaches manufactured from december 2010 through january 2011, equipped with a cummins isx 11.9 diesel engine. the v-band clamp assembly, part numbers q187684, q187685, and q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. a fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. if both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Mci will notify owners, and repairs will be performed by authorized cummins dealers free of charge. the safety recall began on september 19, 2011. owners may contact mci at 1-800-241-2947 or cummins at 1-812-377-5000 for more information. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mci's recall campaign number is 364.cummins' recall campaign number is c1154. owners 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 - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V379000 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | from 09/01/2010 to 01/31/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 300 | 08/03/2011 | MFR | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | 07/27/2011 | 07/27/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Mci is recalling certain model year 2011 mci e4500, and j4500, motor coaches manufactured from september 2010 through july 2011, equipped with a doga windshield wiper motor. an underrated fuse may have been installed at the factory, which could blow, resulting in the windshield wipers not operating. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The driver's visibility may be reduced, which in turn could result in a crash or otherwise cause personal injury or property damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the fuse and replace any underrated fuses that may have been installed. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on august 3, 2011. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mci's safety recall number is 362.owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 11V150000 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | from 09/01/2010 to 01/31/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 144 | 03/14/2011 | MFR | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | 03/01/2011 | 03/07/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Mci is recalling certain model year 2011 mci j4500, e4500, and j4500c motor coaches manufactured from may 1, 2010 through january 31, 2011, and equipped with doga windshield wipers. certain wires may have been incorrectly installed by mci at the factory which could result in the windshield wipers failing to operate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The driver's field of view may be reduced, which in turn could result in a crash or otherwise cause personal injury or property damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the windshield wipers and connect any wires that were improperly installed. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mci safety recall no. 356.owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| SB-376 | 01/12/2012 | 10043706 | Mci: due to failure of diode, which caused designated fuse to blow, the boost pump (code a22) fail to operate properly. no model years listed. *pe | 04/23/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| SB-386 | 06/01/2012 | 10044567 | Mci: on some coaches, due to an absence of washer, the fan clutch bracket bushing may walk out of bracket and allow clutch misalignment and belt failure. *pe | 07/13/2012 | |
| SB-374 | 01/13/2012 | 10043707 | Mci: the manufacturing process of fan clutch cooling ring fins may cause coaches to experience missing portions and/or stress cracks. no model years listed. *pe | 04/23/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SB-376 | 01/12/2012 | 10043706 | Mci: due to failure of diode, which caused designated fuse to blow, the boost pump (code a22) fail to operate properly. no model years listed. *pe | 04/23/2012 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-383-B | 06/13/2012 | 10044566 | Mci: additional load placed on engine's internal gears, resulting in vibration transmitted to steering wheel caused by air compressor cutting in, at low speed, and a demand for power steering. *pe | 07/13/2012 | |
| 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 | |
| WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB | |||||
| SB-368 | 11/07/2011 | 10042889 | Motor coach industries: bulletin information on some motor coaches, at a high temperature threshold that the drive axle wheel hub cover would become detached during the operation of the motor coach. no model years listed. *pe | 01/23/2012 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| 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. | ||||||