Motor Coach Industries | NHTSA Recall #09V446000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V446000 by Motor Coach Industries. Includes 1,007 affected units, ALTERNATOR CABLE ASSEMBLY, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Mci is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 d4000, model year 2005-2009 d4500 and d4505 transit buses, equipped with caterpillar c13 engine and 50dn alternator. The alternator cable may become loose within the cable clamp, which could result in chafing of the alternator cable and possible arcing of the cable wires.

Corrective Action

Mci will notify owners and replace the alternator cable clamp and related hardware free of charge. the safety recall began on november 30, 2009. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V446000
Manufacturer: Motor Coach Industries
Report Received Date: 2009-11-18T00:00:00
Subject: Alternator cable assembly
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 1,007

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mci is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 d4000, model year 2005-2009 d4500 and d4505 transit buses, equipped with caterpillar c13 engine and 50dn alternator. The alternator cable may become loose within the cable clamp, which could result in chafing of the alternator cable and possible arcing of the cable wires.
Consequence Summary: This could result in a fire.
Corrective Action: Mci will notify owners and replace the alternator cable clamp and related hardware free of charge. the safety recall began on november 30, 2009. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-a62p_hi3a_xy5k
NHTSA ID: 09V446000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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