NHTSA Campaign 11V524000
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Issued by MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC · Reported Oct 26, 2011 · 1,962 vehicles affected
What's wrong
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES (MCI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003, AND 2007-2012 E AND J MODELS ALONG WITH MODEL YEAR 2007-2012 D4000, D4005, D4500, D4505, D4000ISTV MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MODULES, MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2002, THROUGH OCTOBER 2011. UNDER CERTAIN ROAD AND DRIVING CONDITIONS, VEHICLE BODY ROLL AND ROAD INCLINATION CHARACTERISTICS MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SLIP ANGLE CALCULATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM. THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE ESC TO PERCEIVE AN OVER STEERING SITUATION AND THEREFORE APPLY THE OUTER WHEEL BRAKE ON THE FRONT AXLE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PERCEIVED TO BE STABLE.
Consequence
IF THE DRIVER IS SLOW TO REACT DURING THIS ESC INTERVENTION, THE VEHICLE MAY DEVIATE FROM THE INTENDED LINE OF TRAVEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
MCI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 4, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-241-2947.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCI | D4000 | 2007 | 1,962 |
| MCI | D4000 | 2008 | 1,962 |
| MCI | D4000 | 2009 | 1,962 |
| MCI | D4000 | 2010 | 1,962 |
| MCI | D4000 | 2011 | 1,962 |
| MCI | D4000 | 2012 | 1,962 |
| MCI | D4000ISTV | 2007 | 1,962 |
| MCI | D4000ISTV | 2008 | 1,962 |
| MCI | D4000ISTV | 2009 | 1,962 |
| MCI | D4000ISTV | 2010 | 1,962 |
| MCI | D4000ISTV | 2011 | 1,962 |
| MCI | D4000ISTV | 2012 | 1,962 |
| MCI | D4005 | 2007 | 1,962 |
| MCI | D4005 | 2008 | 1,962 |
| MCI | D4005 | 2009 | 1,962 |
| MCI | D4005 | 2010 | 1,962 |
| MCI | D4005 | 2011 | 1,962 |
| MCI | D4005 | 2012 | 1,962 |
| MCI | D4500 | 2007 | 1,962 |
| MCI | D4500 | 2008 | 1,962 |
| MCI | D4500 | 2009 | 1,962 |
| MCI | D4500 | 2010 | 1,962 |
| MCI | D4500 | 2011 | 1,962 |
| MCI | D4500 | 2012 | 1,962 |
| MCI | D4505 | 2007 | 1,962 |
| MCI | D4505 | 2008 | 1,962 |
| MCI | D4505 | 2009 | 1,962 |
| MCI | D4505 | 2010 | 1,962 |
| MCI | D4505 | 2011 | 1,962 |
| MCI | D4505 | 2012 | 1,962 |
| MCI | E4500 | 2003 | 1,962 |
| MCI | E4500 | 2007 | 1,962 |
| MCI | E4500 | 2008 | 1,962 |
| MCI | E4500 | 2009 | 1,962 |
| MCI | E4500 | 2010 | 1,962 |
| MCI | E4500 | 2011 | 1,962 |
| MCI | E4500 | 2012 | 1,962 |
| MCI | J4500 | 2003 | 1,962 |
| MCI | J4500 | 2007 | 1,962 |
| MCI | J4500 | 2008 | 1,962 |
| MCI | J4500 | 2009 | 1,962 |
| MCI | J4500 | 2010 | 1,962 |
| MCI | J4500 | 2011 | 1,962 |
| MCI | J4500 | 2012 | 1,962 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 11V524000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.