Mci Recall 97V053000: Equipment, Recreational Vehicle/trailer, Lpg Systems, Furnace

NHTSA recall 97V053000 · announced April 3, 1997 · filed by Motor Coach Ind., Inc. · 3,300 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 4-STROKE CYCLE ENGINES. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES HAVE OCCURRED AT OR NEAR THE WEBASTO DIESEL FUELED AUXILIARY HEATER.

The risk

PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE CAN OCCUR DUE TO AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

What to do

MCI IS ASKING COACH OPERATORS TO DISABLE THE WEBASTO HEATER BY DISCONNECTING THE APPROPRIATE FUSES.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION WAS COMPLETED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MCI AT 1-701-825-6234.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1994 Mci 102d3
• 1995 Mci 102d3
• 1996 Mci 102d3
• 1997 Mci 102d3
• 1993 Mci 102dl3
• 1994 Mci 102dl3
• 1995 Mci 102dl3
• 1996 Mci 102dl3
• 1997 Mci 102dl3

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