2012-2013 Mci D4000, Mci D4000istv and others recall: exhaust system
Motor Coach Industries reported this safety recall on April 16, 2013. It covers about 155 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 155
- reported
- Apr 16, 2013
- owners notified
- Apr 23, 2013
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
- What is wrong
- Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 D4000, D4000ISTV, D4005, D4500, and D4505 motorcoaches manufactured from May 2012 through December 2012 and equipped with a Cummins ISX EPA 2010 engine. In the affected buses, the bellows pipe in the exhaust system may have been incorrectly assembled, which could result in a failure of the pipe during operation.
- Risk
- During a regeneration process to clean exhaust emissions, if the bellows pipe has failed, the hot exhaust gases may not be contained, resulting in a fire.
- Remedy
- MCI will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the bellows pipes, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2013. Customers may contact MCI at 1‑847‑285‑2000.
Recall number 13V142000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 13V142000
Is there a recall on the 2012-2013 Mci D4000, Mci D4000istv and others exhaust system?
Yes. Recall 13V142000, reported on April 16, 2013, covers about 155 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V142000?
MCI will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the bellows pipes, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2013. Customers may contact MCI at 1‑847‑285‑2000.
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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