NHTSA Recall 15V276000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V276000; Date: May. 12, 2015
If the engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, it can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 MCI D4000; 2012 MCI D4000; 2014 MCI D4500; 2015 MCI D4500
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: Motor Coach Industries
Affected Units:: 243
Recall Summary:
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 d4000 motorcoaches manufactured November 12, 2011, to July 11, 2012, and 2014-2015 d4500 motorcoaches manufactured July 4, 2014, to April 30, 2015. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
How to Fix:
Mci will notify owners, and cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ecm) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2015. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947 or cummins inc. At 1-800-343-7357. Mci's number for this recall is sb 423.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 18, 2015
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