Motor Coach Industries | NHTSA Recall #11V524000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V524000 by Motor Coach Industries. Includes 1,962 affected units, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM MODULE, component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2003, and 2007-2012 e and j models along with model year 2007-2012 d4000, d4005, d4500, d4505, d4000istv motor coaches equipped with meritor wabco electronic stability control (esc) modules, manufactured from october 2002, through october 2011. under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (esc) system. this might cause the esc to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.

Corrective Action

Mci will notify owners and replace the control module free of charge. the safety recall began on january 4, 2012. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V524000

Manufacturer: Motor Coach Industries

Report Received Date: 2011-10-26T00:00:00

Subject: Electronic stability control system module

Component: Electronic Stability Control (esc)

Potentially Affected Units: 1,962

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2003, and 2007-2012 e and j models along with model year 2007-2012 d4000, d4005, d4500, d4505, d4000istv motor coaches equipped with meritor wabco electronic stability control (esc) modules, manufactured from october 2002, through october 2011. under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (esc) system. this might cause the esc to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.

Consequence Summary: If the driver is slow to react during this esc intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Mci will notify owners and replace the control module free of charge. the safety recall began on january 4, 2012. 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

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NHTSA ID: 11V524000

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Created At: 1742808662

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