Recall 21V-364: 2017–2018 MCI D4000, 2017–2019 MCI D4000ISTV and 6 more
Motor Coach Industries recall for fuel system, diesel, reported to NHTSA on May 18, 2021, covering about 1,845 vehicles.
The problem
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 D4000, 2017-2019 D4005, D4000ISTV, D4505, 2017-2020 D4500, J4500, 2018-2020 D45CRTLE, and 2018-2021 J3500 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is R21-009.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Motor Coach Industries |
|---|---|
| Component | Fuel System, Diesel › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V364000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| MCI D4000 | 2017, 2018 | All years |
| MCI D4000ISTV | 2017, 2018, 2019 | All years |
| MCI D4005 | 2017, 2018, 2019 | All years |
| MCI D45 CRT LE | 2018, 2019, 2020 | All years |
| MCI D4500 | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 | All years |
| MCI D4505 | 2017, 2018, 2019 | All years |
| MCI J3500 | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 | All years |
| MCI J4500 | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 | 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 21V-364?
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 D4000, 2017-2019 D4005, D4000ISTV, D4505, 2017-2020 D4500, J4500, 2018-2020 D45CRTLE, and 2018-2021 J3500 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
How is recall 21V-364 fixed?
Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is R21-009.
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.