Mci E4500 2012
Model E4500 made in 2012 by Mci got 6 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 10 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and steering. The car had some investigations: power train, suspension. There was one recall concerning electronic stability control .
Model 2012
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| SB-389 | 10/12/2012 | 10047439 | Motor coach ind.: the alternator bearing fails on existing retention nut due to failure of proper torque utilized for leece neville alternator pulley. models d, e4500, j4500. no model years listed. *pe | 11/28/2012 | |
| 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-380 | 06/25/2012 | 10044565 | Mci: smartwave full function display fails to receive sensor data from tire positions due to electromagnetic interference (emi) by 24v mp brush type boost pump motor prevention of required reception of tire sensor data. *pe | 07/13/2012 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | ||||||