Motor Coach Industries | NHTSA Recall #13V142000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V142000 by Motor Coach Industries. Affecting model year 2012-2013 d4000, d4000istv, d4005, d4500, and d4505 motorcoaches manufactured from may 2012 through december 2012 and equipped with a cummins isx epa 2010 engine Includes 155 affected units, Failure of Exhaust Bellows Pipe, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2012-2013 d4000, d4000istv, d4005, d4500, and d4505 motorcoaches manufactured from may 2012 through december 2012 and equipped with a cummins isx epa 2010 engine

Defect Summary

Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 d4000, d4000istv, d4005, d4500, and d4505 motorcoaches manufactured from may 2012 through december 2012 and equipped with a cummins isx epa 2010 engine. in the affected buses, the bellows pipe in the exhaust system may have been incorrectly assembled, which could result in a failure of the pipe during operation.

Corrective Action

Mci will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the bellows pipes, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on april 29, 2013. customers may contact mci at 1-847-285-2000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V142000

Manufacturer: Motor Coach Industries

Report Received Date: 2013-04-16T00:00:00

Subject: Failure of exhaust bellows pipe

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 155

Details

MFR Campaign Number: MCI SB #397

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 d4000, d4000istv, d4005, d4500, and d4505 motorcoaches manufactured from may 2012 through december 2012 and equipped with a cummins isx epa 2010 engine. in the affected buses, the bellows pipe in the exhaust system may have been incorrectly assembled, which could result in a failure of the pipe during operation.

Consequence Summary: During a regeneration process to clean exhaust emissions, if the bellows pipe has failed, the hot exhaust gases may not be contained, resulting in a fire.

Corrective Action: Mci will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the bellows pipes, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on april 29, 2013. customers may contact mci at 1-847-285-2000.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 13V142000

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