Recall
Mci D4000 — 13V498000
NHTSA ID
13V498000
Make
Mci
Model
D4000
Years Affected
2011
Recall Date
2013-10-17
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Units Affected
10,016
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
401
Summary
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2000-2012 D, E, G and J series coaches manufactured January 2000 through June 2011 and equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Consequence
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
MCI will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers, free of charge. Owners may contact MCI at 1-847-285-2000. This campaign is MCI service bulletin 401.