NHTSA Recall 11V524000: Electronic stability control (esc)
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,962 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Mci D4000.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V524000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) |
| Report received | October 26, 2011 |
| Owner notification | January 4, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2003, and 2007-2012 e and j models along with model year 2007-2012 d4000, d4005, d4500, d4505, d4000istv motor coaches equipped with meritor wabco electronic stability control (esc) modules, manufactured from october 2002, through october 2011. Under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (esc) system. This might cause the esc to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.
Safety risk
If the driver is slow to react during this esc intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mci will notify owners and replace the control module free of charge. The safety recall began on january 4, 2012. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
Notes
Mci safety recall number is 371.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V524000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mci D4000 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Mci D4000ISTV | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Mci D4005 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Mci D4500 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Mci D4505 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Mci E4500 | 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Mci J4500 | 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
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.