2011 Mci E4500 | 2011 Mci J4500 — Engine and engine cooling
Published September 7, 2011 · Recall initiated: August 31, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V457000, published September 7, 2011 and initiated August 31, 2011. Recalling firm: Motor Coach Industries, Inc; 2011 Mci E4500 | 2011 Mci J4500 — Engine and engine cooling.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MCI
- Model
- E4500
- Manufacturer
- Motor Coach Industries, Inc
- Lot
- 2011 MCI E4500 | 2011 MCI J4500
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Mci E4500 | 2011 Mci J4500 — Engine and engine cooling recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V457000 on September 7, 2011. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MCI. Model: E4500.