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NHTSA Recall 21V063000: Cables (electrical system)

Motor Coach Industries reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,229 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mci D45 Crt LE.

1,229
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2021
owners notified (March 12)
NHTSA campaign21V063000
Manufacturer campaignR21-003
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY › CABLES
Report receivedFebruary 10, 2021
Owner notificationMarch 12, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2018-2021 J4500 and 2018-2020 D45CRTLE vehicles. The power cables may have been improperly installed and routed in the vehicle battery compartment, which may result in chafing.

Safety risk

The power cables may chafe, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary, correct the clearance for the power cables in the battery compartment, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is R21-003.

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 21V063000

Make and modelModel years
Mci D45 Crt LE2018, 2019, 2020
Mci J45002018, 2019, 2020, 2021

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.