NHTSA Recall 06V241000: Defroster/defogger/hvac system (visibility)
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,768 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Mci 102EL3.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V241000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VISIBILITY › DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM |
| Report received | July 6, 2006 |
| Owner notification | July 20, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain motor coaches equipped with a slide switch to control the defroster blower speed, there is a speed controller for each of the two defroster fan motors. The speed controller may fail causing the fan motor to operate continuously in the "high" speed mode, and the carrier slide switch may fail to reduce or otherwise control the fan motor speed.
Safety risk
The speed controller may overheat and result in a thermal even, such as smoking or possible fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the defroster speed controller free of charge. The recall began on july 20, 2006. Owners may contact motor coach at 1-800-241-2947.
Notes
Customers can 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V241000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mci 102EL3 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Mci D | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Mci D4000 | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Mci D4500 | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Mci DL3 | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Mci E4500 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Mci J4500 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.