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NHTSA Recall 14V370000: Headlights (exterior lighting)

Motor Coach Industries reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 686 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Mci D4000.

686
vehicles potentially affected
6
models affected
2014
owners notified (July 10)
NHTSA campaign14V370000
Manufacturer campaign413
ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS
Report receivedJune 9, 2014
Owner notificationJuly 10, 2014
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Motor Coach Industries, Inc. (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2014 D4000, D4005, D4000ISTV, D4500, D4505, and J4500 motor coaches manufactured July 2013 to April 2014. The multiplex electrical systems controller may unintentionally turn off the vehicle's headlights while the vehicle is in gear.

Safety risk

If the headlights turn off while the vehicle is in operation, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will update the multiplex controller software, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is 413.

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 14V370000

Make and modelModel years
Mci D40002014
Mci D4000ISTV2014
Mci D40052014
Mci D45002014
Mci D45052014
Mci J45002014

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.