NHTSA Recall 13V498000: Electrical system
Motor Coach Industries reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 10,016 vehicles. It affects 13 models including the Mci 102D3.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V498000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 401 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | October 17, 2013 |
| Owner notification | February 4, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2000-2012 D, E, G and J series coaches manufactured January 2000 through June 2011 and equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Safety risk
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
MCI will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers, free of charge. Owners may contact MCI at 1-847-285-2000. This campaign is MCI service bulletin 401.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V498000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mci 102D3 | 2000, 2001 |
| Mci 102DL3 | 2000, 2001 |
| Mci 102EL3 | 2000, 2001 |
| Mci 102ELS3 | 2000, 2001 |
| Mci D4000 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Mci D4005 | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Mci D4500 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Mci D4505 | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Mci E4500 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Mci E4500C | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Mci G4500 | 2003, 2004 |
| Mci J4500 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Mci J4500C | 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010 |
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.