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Motor Coach Industries specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.

NHTSA campaign 13V-498 · Reported October 17, 2013 · 10,016 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Motor Coach Industries D4005, D4505 and J4500
VEHICLES AFFECTED
10,016
REMEDY
MCI will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Motor Coach Industries reported a problem with the electrical system. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.

WHY IT MATTERS

Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

WHAT TO DO

MCI will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 13V-498.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2005–2012Motor Coach Industries D4005
2005–2012Motor Coach Industries D4505
2001–2011Motor Coach Industries J4500

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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