Campaign 13V-498

Specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat

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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

Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 13V498000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

13 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about electrical system on these vehicles: 2, of which 1 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 13V-498
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
MCI102D32000 to 20010
MCI102DL32000 to 20010
MCI102EL32000 to 20010
MCI102ELS32000 to 20010
MCID40002001 to 20110
MCID40052005 to 20120
MCID45002001 to 20110
MCID45052005 to 20120
MCIE45002001 to 20112
MCIE4500C2001 to 20060
MCIG45002003 to 20040
MCIJ45002001 to 20110
MCIJ4500C2006 to 20100
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.