2000 MCI 102EL3 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 MCI 102EL3
The 2000 MCI 102EL3 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL.
Recalls for the 2000 MCI 102EL3
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2000 MCI 102EL3, potentially affecting up to 16,870 vehicles.
Recall 19V027000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
| 2,089 vehicles affected
Defect: Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2001-2015 J4500 and 1997-2013 102EL3/E4500 coaches equipped with a hydraulic rear axle (tag axle) steering system. The axle's alignment and low hydraulic pressure in the steering system may cause the steering system to lock, causing a loss of steering control at highway speeds.
Consequence: Loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MCI will inspect and repair axle alignment, as necessary, free of charge. MCI issued owners an interim notification on March 26, 2019. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 14, 2021. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's...
View full details →Recall 13V498000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 10,016 vehicles affected
Defect: Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2000-2012 D, E, G and J series coaches manufactured January 2000 through June 2011 and equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed...
Consequence: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: MCI will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers, free of charge. Owners may contact MCI at 1-847-285-2000. This campaign is MCI service bulletin 401.
View full details →Recall 06V140000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 4,765 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSORS CAN FAIL.
Consequence: A FIRE CAN RESULT SHOULD THE TURBOCHARGER FAIL.
Remedy: DETROIT DIESEL IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E019000) AND WILL REMEDY THESE MOTOR COACHES. THE ENGINES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 313-592-3708 OR MOTOR COACH AT 866-624-2622.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 MCI 102EL3
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 MCI 102EL3.
Safety Rating for the 2000 MCI 102EL3
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 MCI 102EL3 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 MCI 102EL3
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 MCI 102EL3
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MCI 102EL3
- 1997 MCI 102EL3 — 0 complaints
- 1998 MCI 102EL3 — 0 complaints
- 1999 MCI 102EL3 — 0 complaints
- 2000 MCI 102EL3 (current)
- 2001 MCI 102EL3 — 0 complaints
- 2002 MCI 102EL3 — 0 complaints
- 2003 MCI 102EL3 — 0 complaints
- 2004 MCI 102EL3 — 0 complaints
- 2005 MCI 102EL3 — 0 complaints
Other MCI Models
- MCI 102D3 — 10 total complaints
- MCI J4500 — 4 total complaints
- MCI 102DL3 — 2 total complaints
- MCI D4500 — 2 total complaints
- MCI E4500 — 2 total complaints
- MCI MC12 — 2 total complaints
- MCI D4500/102DL3 — 1 total complaint
- MCI D4505 — 1 total complaint