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2010 MCI D4505 Recall - Campaign #11V548000

 
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2010 MCI D4505 RECALL - #11V548000

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES (MCI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 D4505 MOTOR COACHES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 1, 2010, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2011. THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH PENNTEX ALTERNATORS THAT, AS INSTALLED, MAY COLLECT MOISTURE AT THE POWER STUD. THIS MOISTURE MAY RESULT IN CORROSION BUILDUP AT AND AROUND THE POWER STUD BASE.

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Vehicle 2010 MCI D4505
Manufacturer MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
Manufactured between 5/1/2010 - 10/30/2010
Recalled on 11/15/2011
Influenced by MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
Owners Notified on 11/30/2011
# Affected 112
Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
 
Description MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES (MCI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 D4505 MOTOR COACHES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 1, 2010, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2011. THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH PENNTEX ALTERNATORS THAT, AS INSTALLED, MAY COLLECT MOISTURE AT THE POWER STUD. THIS MOISTURE MAY RESULT IN CORROSION BUILDUP AT AND AROUND THE POWER STUD BASE.
Consequences THIS CORROSION MAY CREATE A SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE POWER STUD AND THE ALTERNATOR BODY, WHICH IN TURN COULD RESULT IN BURNING OF THE POWER STUD OR THE POWER CABLE END. THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A FIRE. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE BATTERY COULD DISCHARGE WHICH COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL.
Corrective action MCI WILL INSPECT AND MODIFY THE ALTERNATOR INSTALLATION FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-241-2947.
Notes MCI'S SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS 373.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
See also 2010 MCI D4505 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

2010 MCI D4505 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY

2010 MCI D4505 Recall for SEATS

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2010 MCI D4505 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

2010 MCI D4505 Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING

2010 MCI D4505 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2010 MCI D4505 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

2010 MCI D4505 Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING
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