2020-2025 Mci D45CRTE, Mci D45crtele and others recall: traction battery
Motor Coach Industries reported this safety recall on August 29, 2025. It covers about 59 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 59
- reported
- Aug 29, 2025
- owners notified
- Oct 6, 2025
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
- What is wrong
- Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2020-2021 J4500E, 2021 D45CRTELE, 2023 J4500E, 2023-2024 D45CRTELE, 2024 D45CRTE, and 2025 J4500E buses. An inadequate weld on the high voltage battery busbar and incorrect software may cause the battery module to overheat.
- Risk
- A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- MCI will inspect and replace the battery module as necessary. MCI will also update the BMS software. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1‑800‑241‑2947.
Recall number 25V567000
Affected vehicles
- Mci D45CRTE 2024 2024
- Mci D45crtele 2021, 2023-2024 202120232024
- Mci J4500E 2020-2021, 2023, 2025 2020202120232025
Questions about recall 25V567000
Is there a recall on the 2020-2025 Mci D45CRTE, Mci D45crtele and others traction battery?
Yes. Recall 25V567000, reported on August 29, 2025, covers about 59 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 25V567000?
MCI will inspect and replace the battery module as necessary. MCI will also update the BMS software. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. 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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