2011 Mci E4500 and Mci J4500 recall: engine and engine cooling

Motor Coach Industries, Inc reported this safety recall on August 31, 2011. It covers about 10 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 10
reported: Aug 31, 2011
owners notified: Sep 19, 2011

Engine and engine cooling

What is wrong: Motor coach industries, inc. (mci) is recalling certain model year 2011 e4500 and j4500 motor coaches manufactured from december 2010 through january 2011, equipped with a cummins isx 11.9 diesel engine. The v-band clamp assembly, part numbers q187684, q187685, and q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect.
Risk: If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.
Remedy: Mci will notify owners, and repairs will be performed by authorized cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on september 19, 2011. Owners may contact mci at 1‑800‑241‑2947 or cummins at 1‑812‑377‑5000 for more information.

Recall number 11V457000

Affected vehicles

Mci E4500 2011 2011
Mci J4500 2011 2011

Questions about recall 11V457000

Is there a recall on the 2011 Mci E4500 and Mci J4500 engine and engine cooling?

Yes. Recall 11V457000, reported on August 31, 2011, covers about 10 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V457000?

Mci will notify owners, and repairs will be performed by authorized cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on september 19, 2011. Owners may contact mci at 1‑800‑241‑2947 or cummins at 1‑812‑377‑5000 for more information.

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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