Recall 12V-086: 2012 MCI D4000ISTV, 2012 MCI D4500 and 1 more

MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Mar 5, 2012, covering about 46 vehicles.

NHTSA number
12V-086
Report date
Mar 5, 2012
Vehicles affected
46
Owners notified
Apr 11, 2012

The problem

Motor coach industries, inc (Mci) is recalling certain model year 2012 d4505, d4500, and d4000istv motor coaches, equipped with a sedan style entrance door and an actia multiplex system. Thirty minutes after the park brake is set and the ignition is turned off, the entrance door will close without warning.

The risk

The entrance door will close without warning, increasing the risk of personal injury to people entering or exiting the bus.

The fix

Mci will notify owners, and remedy the affected coaches by reprogramming the multiplex system, free of charge. The recall began on april 11, 2012. Owners may contact mci at 1-800-241-2947.

Notes

Mci recall campaign number 384.customers may 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

ManufacturerMOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
ComponentElectrical System
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number12V086000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
MCI D4000ISTV2012All years
MCI D45002012All years
MCI D45052012All 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 12V-086?

Motor coach industries, inc (Mci) is recalling certain model year 2012 d4505, d4500, and d4000istv motor coaches, equipped with a sedan style entrance door and an actia multiplex system. Thirty minutes after the park brake is set and the ignition is turned off, the entrance door will close without warning.

How is recall 12V-086 fixed?

Mci will notify owners, and remedy the affected coaches by reprogramming the multiplex system, free of charge. The recall began on april 11, 2012. Owners may contact mci at 1-800-241-2947.

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.