Motor Coach Industries | NHTSA Recall #02V103000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V103000 by Motor Coach Industries. Includes 300 affected units, MCI/DEFROSTER MOTOR, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain motor coaches that have multiplex systems, when the coach's defroster motor is activated, certain high speed cell net controllers (hcnc) may lock up.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with defroster motor relays equipped with suppression resistors and installation instructions. dealers will also replace the hcnc modules with upgraded modules. owner notification is expected to begin during april 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mci at 1-800-241-2947.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V103000
Manufacturer: Motor Coach Industries
Report Received Date: 2002-04-04T00:00:00
Subject: Mci/defroster motor
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 300

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain motor coaches that have multiplex systems, when the coach's defroster motor is activated, certain high speed cell net controllers (hcnc) may lock up.
Consequence Summary: As a consequence of this lock up, the functions and systems that are part of the multiplex system will remain at their status immediately prior to the lockup. this could affect the electrical operation of brake lights, turn signals, ignition, instrumentation, etc.
Corrective Action: Owners will be provided with defroster motor relays equipped with suppression resistors and installation instructions. dealers will also replace the hcnc modules with upgraded modules. owner notification is expected to begin during april 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mci at 1-800-241-2947.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-r3j5.4vq8-ssdr
NHTSA ID: 02V103000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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