NHTSA Campaign 25V567000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE

Issued by Motor Coach Industries · Reported Aug 29, 2025 · 59 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2020-2021 J4500E, 2021 D45CRTELE, 2023 J4500E, 2023-2024 D45CRTELE, 2024 D45CRTE, and 2025 J4500E buses. An inadequate weld on the high voltage battery busbar and incorrect software may cause the battery module to overheat.

Consequence

A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

MCI will inspect and replace the battery module as necessary. MCI will also update the BMS software. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MCI D45CRTE 2024 59
MCI D45CRTELE 2021 59
MCI D45CRTELE 2023 59
MCI D45CRTELE 2024 59
MCI J4500E 2020 59
MCI J4500E 2021 59
MCI J4500E 2023 59
MCI J4500E 2025 59

Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V567000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.