Motor Coach Industries | NHTSA Recall #06V241000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V241000 by Motor Coach Industries. Includes 1,768 affected units, DEFROSTER SPEED CONTROLLERS/CARRIER, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain motor coaches equipped with a slide switch to control the defroster blower speed, there is a speed controller for each of the two defroster fan motors. the speed controller may fail causing the fan motor to operate continuously in the "high" speed mode, and the carrier slide switch may fail to reduce or otherwise control the fan motor speed.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the defroster speed controller free of charge. the recall began on july 20, 2006. owners may contact motor coach at 1-800-241-2947.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V241000

Manufacturer: Motor Coach Industries

Report Received Date: 2006-07-06T00:00:00

Subject: Defroster speed controllers/carrier

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 1,768

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain motor coaches equipped with a slide switch to control the defroster blower speed, there is a speed controller for each of the two defroster fan motors. the speed controller may fail causing the fan motor to operate continuously in the "high" speed mode, and the carrier slide switch may fail to reduce or otherwise control the fan motor speed.

Consequence Summary: The speed controller may overheat and result in a thermal even, such as smoking or possible fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the defroster speed controller free of charge. the recall began on july 20, 2006. owners may contact motor coach at 1-800-241-2947.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 06V241000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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