NHTSA recall 08V603000
Equipment
Mci D4005 and 3 more
Reported Nov 21, 20081,893 vehicles affectedMOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INCMaker’s number 308
The defect
Mci IS recalling 1,893 my 2002-2008 d model and my 2001-2008 e and j4500 motor coaches equipped with zf transmissions. there IS a potential for the shift selector to malfunction as a result of a cell phone or radio being placed in close proximity to the shifter control pad.
The risk
When this happens, the shift selector may move into reverse without driver knowledge increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Mci IS working with zf and has created a software update that protects against the potential for transient analog or digital signal interference. the recall IS expected to begin during november 2008. .owners may contact mci at 1-800-333-0371 and zf at 1-734-416-6200.