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Motor Coach Industries, Inc (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 D4000 and D4500 and 2010 D4505 motor coaches--LED light fires
Posted by: Chris Bloom, CJBFireConsultant (IP Logged)
Date: July 21, 2014 12:59PM

Report Receipt Date: JUN 16, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V329000
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 312

Manufacturer: Motor Coach Industries

SUMMARY:
Motor Coach Industries, Inc (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 D4000 and D4500 and 2010 D4505 motor coaches equipped with LED lights interior lights powered by either a Vansco or IO multiplex system. Due to the excessive power draw of the LED lights, heat may build up at the fuse block and connector, causing the components to melt.
CONSEQUENCE:
If this occurs, the surrounding material may be damaged and will burn, increasing the risk of a fire.
REMEDY:
MCI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse holders, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-847-285-2090. MCI's number for this recall is 388B. Note: This recall supersedes recall 12V250. Motorcoaches that were remedied under the previous campaign need to be remedied under this campaign as well.
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.



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