Mci Recall 14V370000: Exterior Lighting, Headlights

NHTSA recall 14V370000 · announced June 9, 2014 · filed by Motor Coach Industries · 686 units affected

The problem

Motor Coach Industries, Inc. (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2014 D4000, D4005, D4000ISTV, D4500, D4505, and J4500 motor coaches manufactured July 2013 to April 2014. The multiplex electrical systems controller may unintentionally turn off the vehicle's headlights while the vehicle is in gear.

The risk

If the headlights turn off while the vehicle is in operation, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will update the multiplex controller software, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is 413.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2014 Mci D4000
• 2014 Mci D4000istv
• 2014 Mci D4005
• 2014 Mci D4500
• 2014 Mci D4505
• 2014 Mci J4500

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.