Report Receipt Date: OCT 17, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V498000
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 10,016

Manufacturer: Motor Coach Industries


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. The recall will begin in late November 2013. Owners may contact MCI at 1-847-285-2000. This campaign is MCI service bulletin 401.
NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov