2003 MCI D

2 recalls — 0 complaints — 18 TSBs

06V241000 Jul 6, 2006
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Defect Description
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 F... Read more
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.
1,768 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
06V140000 Apr 27, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSORS CAN FAIL.
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.
4,765 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2003 MCI D

18 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION3
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE2
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION2
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR1
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM1
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
045100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER1
SB 3120 Oct 7, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Service Bulletin informs owners of the procedure to clean the batteries and reapply corrosion inhibitor every 6000 miles or 3 months, whichever first occurs.
SB-3072 Aug 3, 2012
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
MCI: INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE EVENT OF LOOM DAMAGE OR CHAFING OCCURRING TO THE INTERFACE HARNESS WIRE LOOM AND P-CLIPS FOR TRANSMISSION, THE WIRES WOULD NEED TO BE RE- ROUTED AND REPLACED. MODELS D SERIES NO MODEL YEARS LISTED.
SB-3072 Aug 3, 2012
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MCI: INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE EVENT OF LOOM DAMAGE OR CHAFING OCCURRING TO THE INTERFACE HARNESS WIRE LOOM AND P-CLIPS FOR TRANSMISSION, THE WIRES WOULD NEED TO BE RE- ROUTED AND REPLACED. MODELS D SERIES NO MODEL YEARS LISTED.
SB-3072 Aug 3, 2012
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MCI: INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE EVENT OF LOOM DAMAGE OR CHAFING OCCURRING TO THE INTERFACE HARNESS WIRE LOOM AND P-CLIPS FOR TRANSMISSION, THE WIRES WOULD NEED TO BE RE- ROUTED AND REPLACED. MODELS D SERIES NO MODEL YEARS LISTED.
SB-357 Apr 25, 2011
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MOTOR COACH INDUDSTRIES: INFORMATION ON REPLACING THE COOLANT PUMP THAT MAY HAVE A PROBLEM. *RM
354 Feb 24, 2011
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE MAY BE A HARSH DOWNSHIFT, RPM FLARE, OR THE TRANSMISSION MAY LOCK. *RM
354 Feb 24, 2011
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE MAY BE A HARSH DOWNSHIFT, RPM FLARE, OR THE TRANSMISSION MAY LOCK. *RM
354 Feb 24, 2011
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE MAY BE A HARSH DOWNSHIFT, RPM FLARE, OR THE TRANSMISSION MAY LOCK. *RM
TSB-3021 Dec 10, 2010
045100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
MOTOR COACH INC.: EX225 BRAKE CALIPER SLIDE PIN BUSHING SERVICE KIT. A SLIDE PIN BUSHING SERVICE KIT FOR THE EX225 BRAKE CALIPER HAS BEEN RELEASED. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED 5/31/11. *PE
3024 Sep 23, 2009
113200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
MOTOR COACH INC.: MITSUBISHI STARTER RELAY WIRES. THE MITSUBISHI STARTED RELAY WIRES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CORROSION DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF WATER. EFFECTIVE WITH UNIT NUMBERS 58917 AND 65195, MCI HAS MADE DESIGN CHANGES TO THE STARTER RELAY
SB-333 Sep 13, 2009
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MOTOR COACH INC.: MAY EXPERIENCE COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE PORT DAMAGE DUE TO LOOSE DISCHARGE FITTING. DETERIORATION OF THE 0-RING DUE TO TEMPERATURE. COACHES WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES EQUIPPED WITH A BA922 COMPRESSOR TO REPLACE THE EXISTING D
TSB-3023 Sep 8, 2009
045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
MOTOR COACH INC.: DISC PLUS EX225 BRAKE ACTUATOR TEST PROCEDURE. MERITOR WABCO HAS RELEASED PRODUCT INFORMATION LETTER 505 WHICH DETAILS A TEST PROCEDURE TO CHECK ACTUATORS FITTED TO DISCPLUS EX225 DISC BRAKES. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED.
TSB-3018 Jun 25, 2009
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MOTOR COACHES INC.: ENGINE MOUNT LIMITING REBOUND WASHER. DESIGN CHANGES HAS BEEN MADE TO THE ENGINE CRADLE INSTALLATION ON D SERIES COACHES EQUIPPED WITH A 2007 EPA DDC S60 ENGINE AND AN ALLISON TRANSMISSION. *PE
TSB-3018 Jun 25, 2009
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MOTOR COACHES INC.: ENGINE MOUNT LIMITING REBOUND WASHER. DESIGN CHANGES HAS BEEN MADE TO THE ENGINE CRADLE INSTALLATION ON D SERIES COACHES EQUIPPED WITH A 2007 EPA DDC S60 ENGINE AND AN ALLISON TRANSMISSION. *PE
SB-322 Mar 13, 2009
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MOTORCOACH INC.: CATERPILLAR PROGRAM FOR UPDATING THE REGENERATION SYSTEM ON C13 ACERT. MODELS D, E, J COACHES EQUIPPED WITH CAT C13 ACERT ENGINE. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
SB-3009 Feb 23, 2009
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
MOTORCOACH: A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE BEARING BLOCK INSTALLATION ON THE #2 RH BAGGAGE BAY DOOR USED WITH WHEELCHAIR LIFT COACHES. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
SB-314 Dec 2, 2008
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
MOTOR COACH: ENGINE SHUT DOWN/LOW COOLANT SENSOR. DIRECT CURRENT LOW COOLANT SENSOR HAS BECOME PLATED WITH COOLANT CHEMICALS AND NO LONGER SENSES THAT THE COOLANT LEVEL HAS DROPPED. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
No comms 2024-04 Apr 5, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for April 2024 for Motor Coach Industries.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — MCI D

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE10001 Opened: Jan 14, 2010 — Closed: Apr 9, 2010
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2005
Wheel Chair Lift Separates From Bus
ODI opened this investigation upon learning of two incidents where the wheel chair assembly broke through the side door while the motor coach was being operated. Both incidents resulted in property damage to parked vehicles.After further review, MCI decided to conduct a safety recall to resolve this... Read more
PE09043 Opened: Sep 9, 2009 — Closed: Jan 13, 2010
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2005
STARTER CABLE CHAFING
IN AUGUST 2009, MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES (MCI) SUBMITTED A SERVICE BULLETIN/PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT NOTICEDISCUSSING D-SERIES COACHES WITH PRE-2007 DETROIT S60 ENGINES IN WHICH THE STARTER CABLE MAY CHAFE AGAINST ENGINE BRACKETS AND/OR MOVEMENT WITHIN THE CABLE CLAMPS.THE STIPULATED CORRECTIVE ACTION IS T... Read more

MCI D — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MCI D across all model years (2000–2006).

11 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

MCI D — Year by Year

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2004 2 0 View
2003 (current) 2 0
2002 1 0 View
2001 1 0 View
2000 1 0 View

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