Recall 06V-140: 2000–2005 MCI 102EL3, 2000–2006 MCI D and 9 more
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Apr 27, 2006, covering about 4,765 vehicles.
The problem
On certain motor coaches equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines, the turbocharger compressors can fail.
The risk
A fire can result should the turbocharger fail.
The fix
Detroit diesel is conducting this recall (Please see 06e019000) and will remedy these motor coaches. The engines will be repaired free of charge. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or motor coach at 866-624-2622.
Notes
Customers 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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC |
|---|---|
| Component | Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 06V140000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| MCI 102EL3 | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| MCI D | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
| MCI D4000 | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
| MCI D4005 | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
| MCI D4500 | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
| MCI D4505 | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
| MCI Distv | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
| MCI DL3 | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
| MCI E4500 | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| MCI G4500 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
| MCI J4500 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 06V-140?
On certain motor coaches equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines, the turbocharger compressors can fail.
How is recall 06V-140 fixed?
Detroit diesel is conducting this recall (Please see 06e019000) and will remedy these motor coaches. The engines will be repaired free of charge. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or motor coach at 866-624-2622.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.