Recall 13V142000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Defect Description
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 D4000, D4000ISTV, D4005, D4500, and D4505 motorcoaches manufactured from May 2012 through December 2012 and equipped with a Cummins ISX EPA 2010 engine. In the affected buses, the bellows pipe in the exhaust system may have been incorrectly assembled, which could result in a failure of the pipe during operation.
Safety Consequence
During a regeneration process to clean exhaust emissions, if the bellows pipe has failed, the hot exhaust gases may not be contained, resulting in a fire.
Remedy
MCI will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the bellows pipes, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2013. Customers may contact MCI at 1-847-285-2000.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | MCI | D4000 |
| 2012 | MCI | D4000ISTV |
| 2012 | MCI | D4005 |
| 2012 | MCI | D4500 |
| 2012 | MCI | D4505 |
| 2013 | MCI | D4000 |
| 2013 | MCI | D4000ISTV |
| 2013 | MCI | D4005 |
| 2013 | MCI | D4500 |
| 2013 | MCI | D4505 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.