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Campaign 25V-567

Inadequate weld on the high voltage battery busbar and incorrect software may cause the battery module to overheat

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Defect summary

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2020-2021 J4500E, 2021 D45CRTELE, 2023 J4500E, 2023-2024 D45CRTELE, 2024 D45CRTE, and 2025 J4500E buses. An inadequate weld on the high voltage battery busbar and incorrect software may cause the battery module to overheat.

Consequence

A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

MCI will inspect and replace the battery module as necessary. MCI will also update the BMS software. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 25V567000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

3 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about electrical system on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 25V-567
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
MCID45CRTE20240
MCID45CRTELE2021 to 20240
MCIJ4500E2020 to 20250
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.