Motor Coach Industries | NHTSA Recall #13V498000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V498000 by Motor Coach Industries. Affecting model year 2000-2012 d, e, g and j series coaches manufactured january 2000 through june 2011 and equipped with sure power battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound Includes 10,016 affected units, Battery Equalizers/DC-DC Converters-Possible Fire, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2000-2012 d, e, g and j series coaches manufactured january 2000 through june 2011 and equipped with sure power battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound

Defect Summary

Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2000-2012 d, e, g and j series coaches manufactured january 2000 through june 2011 and equipped with sure power battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.

Corrective Action

Mci will notify owners, and sure power will replace the equalizers, free of charge. owners may contact mci at 1-847-285-2000. this campaign is mci service bulletin 401.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V498000
Report Received Date: 2013-10-17T00:00:00
Subject: Battery equalizers/dc-dc converters-possible fire
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 10,016

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 401
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2000-2012 d, e, g and j series coaches manufactured january 2000 through june 2011 and equipped with sure power battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Consequence Summary: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Mci will notify owners, and sure power will replace the equalizers, free of charge. owners may contact mci at 1-847-285-2000. this campaign is mci service bulletin 401.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 34.55

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NHTSA ID: 13V498000
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