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Model-level recall history

Mci 102EL3 recalls by year

Explore official NHTSA model-level records from 1997 through 2013. Choose a year to review consequences, remedies, campaign numbers, and instructions for that year and model.

30NHTSA recall records
4unique campaigns
17model years represented

Year-by-year record count

Recall history across model years

20131 record20121 record20111 record20101 record20091 record20081 record20071 record20061 record20053 records20043 records20033 records20023 records20014 records20003 records19991 record19981 record19971 record

Affected systems

Frequently represented components

Component counts describe records in the NHTSA dataset, not failure rates.

Steering: Hydraulic power assist system17 records across 1 unique campaign
Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Diesel6 records across 1 unique campaign
Visibility: Defroster/defogger/hvac system5 records across 1 unique campaign
Electrical system2 records across 1 unique campaign

Campaign history

Recently reported Mci 102EL3 campaigns

Campaigns are grouped across the model years represented on this page.

19V02700001/07/2019

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2001-2015 J4500 and 1997-2013 102EL3/E4500 coaches equipped with a hydraulic rear axle (tag axle) steering system. The axle's alignment and low hydraulic pressure in the steering system may cause the steering system to lock, causing a loss of steering control at highway speeds.

Model years in this history: 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

Loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MCI will inspect and repair axle alignment, as necessary, free of charge. MCI issued owners an interim notification on March 26, 2019. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 14, 2021. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 469.

13V49800010/17/2013

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 conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.

Model years in this history: 2001, 2000

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

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.

06V24100007/06/2006

ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH A SLIDE SWITCH TO CONTROL THE DEFROSTER BLOWER SPEED, THERE IS A SPEED CONTROLLER FOR EACH OF THE TWO DEFROSTER FAN MOTORS. THE SPEED CONTROLLER MAY FAIL CAUSING THE FAN MOTOR TO OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY IN THE "HIGH" SPEED MODE, AND THE CARRIER SLIDE SWITCH MAY FAIL TO REDUCE OR OTHERWISE CONTROL THE FAN MOTOR SPEED.

Model years in this history: 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

THE SPEED CONTROLLER MAY OVERHEAT AND RESULT IN A THERMAL EVEN, SUCH AS SMOKING OR POSSIBLE FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFROSTER SPEED CONTROLLER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MOTOR COACH AT 1-800-241-2947.

06V14000004/27/2006

ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSORS CAN FAIL.

Model years in this history: 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A FIRE CAN RESULT SHOULD THE TURBOCHARGER FAIL.

Remedy

DETROIT DIESEL IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E019000) AND WILL REMEDY THESE MOTOR COACHES. THE ENGINES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 313-592-3708 OR MOTOR COACH AT 866-624-2622.

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