2005-2009 Mci D4000, Mci D4500 and others recall: alternator/generator/regulator
Motor Coach Industries, Inc reported this safety recall on November 18, 2009. It covers about 1,007 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,007
- reported
- Nov 18, 2009
- owners notified
- Nov 20, 2009
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is wrong
- Mci is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 d4000, model year 2005-2009 d4500 and d4505 transit buses, equipped with caterpillar c13 engine and 50dn alternator. The alternator cable may become loose within the cable clamp, which could result in chafing of the alternator cable and possible arcing of the cable wires.
- Risk
- This could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Mci will notify owners and replace the alternator cable clamp and related hardware free of charge. The safety recall began on november 30, 2009. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1‑800‑241‑2947.
Recall number 09V446000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 09V446000
Is there a recall on the 2005-2009 Mci D4000, Mci D4500 and others alternator/generator/regulator?
Yes. Recall 09V446000, reported on November 18, 2009, covers about 1,007 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 09V446000?
Mci will notify owners and replace the alternator cable clamp and related hardware free of charge. The safety recall began on november 30, 2009. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1‑800‑241‑2947.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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