2015 Mci D4500 | 2014 Mci D4500 | 2011 Mci D4000 | 2012 Mci D4000 — Engine and engine cooling: engine
Published May 12, 2015 · Recall initiated: May 12, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V276000, published May 12, 2015. Recalling firm: Motor Coach Industries, Inc; 2015 Mci D4500 | 2014 Mci D4500 | 2011 Mci D4000 | 2012 Mci D4000 — Engine and engine cooling: engine.
What's the hazard
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 D4000 motorcoaches manufactured November 12, 2011, to July 11, 2012, and 2014-2015 D4500 motorcoaches manufactured July 4, 2014, to April 30, 2015. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
What to do
MCI will notify owners, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2015. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. MCI's number for this recall is SB 423.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MCI
- Model
- D4500
- Manufacturer
- Motor Coach Industries, Inc
- Lot
- 2015 MCI D4500 | 2014 MCI D4500 | 2011 MCI D4000 | 2012 MCI D4000
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Mci D4500 | 2014 Mci D4500 | 2011 Mci D4000 | 2012 Mci D4000 — Engine and engine cooling: engine recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V276000 on May 12, 2015. Reported hazard: Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 D4000 motorcoaches manufactured November 12, 2011, to July 11, 2012, and 2014-2015 D4500 motorcoaches manufactured July 4, 2014, to April 30, 2015. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
What should I do if I have this product?
MCI will notify owners, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2015. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. MCI's number for this recall is SB 423.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MCI. Model: D4500.