NHTSA Recall 21V748000: Electrical system
Motor Coach Industries reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,455 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Mci D4000.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V748000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R21-010 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | September 24, 2021 |
| Owner notification | November 24, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2018 D4000, 2018-2020 D4005, D4000ISTV, 2017-2020 D4500, D4505, 2018-2021 J3500, 2017-2021 J4500, 2020 D4520, and 2018-2021 D45CRTLE motorcoaches. The Main Distribution Panel (MDP) located within the battery compartment contains a circuit board that may fail.
Safety risk
MDP circuit board failure can result in a fire or an unexpected vehicle shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MCI Service Centers will remove the MDP and install a new main disconnect and circuit breaker panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact MCI's customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is R21-010.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V748000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mci D4000 | 2018 |
| Mci D4000ISTV | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Mci D4005 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Mci D45 Crt LE | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Mci D4500 | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Mci D4505 | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Mci D4520 | 2020 |
| Mci J3500 | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Mci J4500 | 2017, 2018, 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.