NHTSA Recall 11V457000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V457000; Date: Aug. 31, 2011
If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 MCI E4500; 2011 MCI J4500
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Motor Coach Industries, Inc
Affected Units:: 10
Recall Summary:
Motor coach industries, inc. (mci) is recalling certain model year 2011 e4500 and j4500 motor coaches manufactured from December 2010 through January 2011, equipped with a cummins isx 11. 9 diesel engine. The v-band clamp assembly, part numbers q187684, q187685, and q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect.
How to Fix:
Mci will notify owners, and repairs will be performed by authorized cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on September 19, 2011. Owners may contact mci at 1-800-241-2947 or cummins at 1-812-377-5000 for more information.
Recall Notes:
Mci's recall campaign number is 364. Cummins' recall campaign number is c1154. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 19, 2011
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