2006 Mci J4500C
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2006 Mci J4500C. Newest first.
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2000-2012 D, E, G and J series coaches manufactured January 2000 through June 2011 and equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
MCI will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers, free of charge. Owners may contact MCI at 1-847-285-2000. This campaign is MCI service bulletin 401.
Mci IS recalling certain model year 2001-2004 e4500, model year 2002-2006 e4500c, model year 2001-2005 j4500, and model year 2006 j4500c motor coaches equipped with se-gi passenger windows. the adhesive bond between the window glass and the aluminum window frame on the affected coaches may degrade.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the window glass becomes partially or completely debonded from its frame, the window glass may detach and fall from the coach and cause personal injury or property damage.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect, test, and repair, as necessary, the se-gi window assemblies free of charge. the safety recall began on august 23, 2010. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10172528DDC Field service campaign for GHG17 Detroit DD13 engines requiring software reprogramming and new emission label replacement. This field service applies only to MCI (Motor Coach Industries) vehicles.
- 10042598Motor coach inc: bulletin pertaining to the revised replacement directional/side marker lights. To eliminate potential cracks that result in water intrusion, revised lights foam backing was removed between marker light and coach body.
- 10038824Motor coach indudstries: information on replacing the coolant pump that may have a problem.
- 10038195Motor coach industries service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. There may be a harsh downshift, rpm flare, or the transmission may lock.
- 10034486Mci: tag unload valve assembly. Effective with unit number 65614, mci has made design changes to the tag unload valve assembly installation on some model coaches. The longer life valves will improve the durability of the tag unload valve assembly. Models e4500/j4500 series. No model years listed.
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