NHTSA Recall 06V481000: 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,617 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Mci 102D3.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V481000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 274 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
| Report received | December 19, 2006 |
| Owner notification | January 2, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain motor coaches, the boost connector housing can fail over time, exposing the positive and negative terminals.
Safety risk
This could result in the grounding of an unprotected circuit and could lead to a thermal event if not corrected.
Remedy
Customers are being advised to remove the boost connector and discard it. Customers will be offered a new design boost connector as an alternative at no cost. The recall began on january 2, 2007. Owners may contact mci at 1-800-241-2947.
Notes
Mci recall no. 274.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 06V481000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mci 102D3 | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Mci 102DL3 | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Mci 102DL3SS | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Mci D4000 | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Mci D4500 | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
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.