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NHTSA Recall 25V567000: Traction battery (electrical system) and software (electrical system)

Motor Coach Industries reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 59 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Mci D45CRTE.

59
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2025
owners notified (October 6)
NHTSA campaign25V567000
ComponentsELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › TRACTION BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › TRACTION BATTERY › MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM) › SOFTWARE
Report receivedAugust 29, 2025
Owner notificationOctober 6, 2025
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2020-2021 J4500E, 2021 D45CRTELE, 2023 J4500E, 2023-2024 D45CRTELE, 2024 D45CRTE, and 2025 J4500E buses. An inadequate weld on the high voltage battery busbar and incorrect software may cause the battery module to overheat.

Safety risk

A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

MCI will inspect and replace the battery module as necessary. MCI will also update the BMS software. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V567000

Make and modelModel years
Mci D45CRTE2024
Mci D45CRTELE2021, 2023, 2024
Mci J4500E2020, 2021, 2023, 2025

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.