NHTSA Campaign 20V352000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Issued by Motor Coach Industries · Reported Jun 12, 2020 · 1,067 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2018-2020 D4000, D4005, D4500, D4505 and D45CRTLE buses manufactured with electric cooling fans (E-fan) for the radiator and charge air cooler, Borg Warner 55SI model dual alternator configuration (with a sense stud and wire), and Parker Vansco Multiplexing Module (VMM) Multiplex system. A build-up of debris, corrosion, and/or water flow could cause a high resistance path to ground for the sense stud on the back of the alternator and cause the alternator to produce excessive voltage output, which may exceed the threshold limit currently programmed in the VMM and result in a loss of engine power and vehicle shutdown.
Consequence
If the engine shuts down or loses power while the vehicle is in motion, this may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MCI will notify the affected owners, and dealers will install a new application code in the Parker VMM multiplex modules increasing the overvoltage threshold limit, free of charge. The recall began July 23, 2020. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 479.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCI | D4000 | 2018 | 1,067 |
| MCI | D4000 | 2019 | 1,067 |
| MCI | D4000 | 2020 | 1,067 |
| MCI | D4005 | 2018 | 1,067 |
| MCI | D4005 | 2019 | 1,067 |
| MCI | D4005 | 2020 | 1,067 |
| MCI | D45 CRT LE | 2018 | 1,067 |
| MCI | D45 CRT LE | 2019 | 1,067 |
| MCI | D45 CRT LE | 2020 | 1,067 |
| MCI | D4500 | 2018 | 1,067 |
| MCI | D4500 | 2019 | 1,067 |
| MCI | D4500 | 2020 | 1,067 |
| MCI | D4505 | 2018 | 1,067 |
| MCI | D4505 | 2019 | 1,067 |
| MCI | D4505 | 2020 | 1,067 |
| MCI | J4500 | 2018 | 1,067 |
| MCI | J4500 | 2019 | 1,067 |
| MCI | J4500 | 2020 | 1,067 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V352000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.