Motor Coach Industries | NHTSA Recall #97V053000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V053000 by Motor Coach Industries. Includes 3,300 affected units, MCI/ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: buses equipped with 4-stroke cycle engines. engine compartment fires have occurred at or near the webasto diesel fueled auxiliary heater.

Corrective Action

Mci is asking coach operators to disable the webasto heater by disconnecting the appropriate fuses.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V053000

Manufacturer: Motor Coach Industries

Report Received Date: 1997-04-03T00:00:00

Subject: Mci/engine compartment fires

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 3,300

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: buses equipped with 4-stroke cycle engines. engine compartment fires have occurred at or near the webasto diesel fueled auxiliary heater.

Consequence Summary: Personal injury and property damage can occur due to an engine compartment fire.

Corrective Action: Mci is asking coach operators to disable the webasto heater by disconnecting the appropriate fuses.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 97V053000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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