Mci J4500 2012
Model J4500 made in 2012 by Mci got 2 recalls as well as 12 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningelectronic stability control and visibility.
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 | |||||
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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 . | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V135000 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | V (Vehicle) | 615 | 06/05/2012 | MFR | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | 03/30/2012 | 03/30/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Motor coach industries, inc (mci) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 j motor coaches. due to inadequate bonding, the transom windows (the rear-most windows on each side), may detach from the coach. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A transom window may detach without warning, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Mci will notify owners, and dealers will install mechanical retention clips on the transom windows, free of charge. the safety recall began on june 5, 2012. owners may contact mci at 1-800-241-2947. | |||||||||||||||
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Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| 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 | |
| SB-337 | 10/05/2011 | 10042596 | Motor coach inc: information for some coaches that may have been incorrectly serviced or not filled to full capacity while used by facilities regarding the cooling package system for cummins engine. *pe | 12/20/2011 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| SB-3066 | 10/05/2011 | 10042598 | Motor coach inc: bulletin pertaining to the revised replacement directional/side marker lights. to eliminate potential cracks that result in water intrusion, revised lights foam backing was removed between marker light and coach body. | 12/20/2011 | |
| 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 | |