Recall 06V241000 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM Defect in 2001-2006 MCI D
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,768 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 06V241000 |
| Manufacturer | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,768 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2001 MCI 102EL3, 2001 MCI J4500, 2001 MCI E4500, 2002 MCI 102EL3, 2002 MCI J4500, 2002 MCI E4500, 2003 MCI D, 2003 MCI DL3, 2003 MCI 102EL3, 2003 MCI D4000, 2003 MCI J4500, 2003 MCI D4500, 2003 MCI E4500, 2004 MCI 102EL3, 2004 MCI DL3, 2004 MCI D, 2004 MCI D4000, 2004 MCI J4500, 2004 MCI D4500, 2004 MCI E4500, 2005 MCI D, 2005 MCI DL3, 2005 MCI 102EL3, 2005 MCI D4000, 2005 MCI J4500, 2005 MCI D4500, 2005 MCI E4500, 2006 MCI D, 2006 MCI DL3, 2006 MCI D4000, 2006 MCI D4500
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Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH A SLIDE SWITCH TO CONTROL THE DEFROSTER BLOWER SPEED, THERE IS A SPEED CONTROLLER FOR EACH OF THE TWO DEFROSTER FAN MOTORS. THE SPEED CONTROLLER MAY FAIL CAUSING THE FAN MOTOR TO OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY IN THE "HIGH" SPEED MODE, AND THE CARRIER SLIDE SWITCH MAY FAIL TO REDUCE OR OTHERWISE CONTROL THE FAN MOTOR SPEED.
Safety Consequence
THE SPEED CONTROLLER MAY OVERHEAT AND RESULT IN A THERMAL EVEN, SUCH AS SMOKING OR POSSIBLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFROSTER SPEED CONTROLLER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MOTOR COACH AT 1-800-241-2947.
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