Recall 09V446000: 2005–2009 MCI D4505 and 1 other model

Report received

Nov 18, 2009

Manufacturer

Motor coach industries, inc

Potentially affected

1,007vehicles

Model years

2005–2009

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Mci is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 d4000, model year 2005-2009 d4500 and d4505 transit buses, equipped with caterpillar c13 engine and 50dn alternator. The alternator cable may become loose within the cable clamp, which could result in chafing of the alternator cable and possible arcing of the cable wires.

Possible consequence

This could result in a fire.

Remedy

Mci will notify owners and replace the alternator cable clamp and related hardware free of charge. The safety recall began on november 30, 2009. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2005 MCI D45000 complaints
• 2006 MCI D45000 complaints
• 2007 MCI D45000 complaints
• 2008 MCI D45000 complaints
• 2009 MCI D45000 complaints
• 2005 MCI D45050 complaints
• 2006 MCI D45050 complaints
• 2007 MCI D45050 complaints
• 2008 MCI D45050 complaints
• 2009 MCI D45050 complaints