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NHTSA Recall 12V250000: Interior lighting

MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 312 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Mci D4000.

312
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2012
owners notified (July 17)
NHTSA campaign12V250000
ComponentINTERIOR LIGHTING
Report receivedMay 31, 2012
Owner notificationJuly 17, 2012
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Motor coach industries, inc (mci) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 d4000, d4500 and 2010 d4505 motor coaches equipped with LED lights interior lights and powered by either a vansco or io multiplex system. Due to excessive power draw of the LED lights, heat may build up at the fuse block and connector, causing components to melt.

Safety risk

If this occurs, surrounding material may be damaged and will burn, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Mci will notify owners, and dealers will install re-designed wiring, free of charge. The recall began on july 17, 2012. Owners may contact mci at 1-866-624-2622.

Notes

Mci’s recall campaign number is 388. Owners 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.

Vehicles covered by recall 12V250000

Make and modelModel years
Mci D40002009, 2010, 2011
Mci D45002009, 2010, 2011
Mci D45052010

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.