1998 MCI D SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
22
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 MCI D SERIES
The 1998 MCI D SERIES has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS. 22 technical service bulletins have been issued by MOTOR COACH IND., INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 1998 MCI D SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 MCI D SERIES, potentially affecting up to 1 vehicles.
Recall 98V308002 — SEATS
| 1 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE TETHER PLATES, WHICH ARE ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF BOTH THE UPPER AND LOWER FRAMES OF THE SUSPENSION UNIT, CONTAIN A SHARP EDGE WHICH CAN CAUSE PREMATURE WEAT OF THE NYLON TETHERS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS," AND NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THESE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTAIN THE OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: ISRINGHAUSEN IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS RECALL. OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPLACEMENT KIT WHICH INCLUDES NEW TETHERS, TETHER PLATES, NUT, BOLTS, AND A TECHNICAL BULLETIN WITH DETAILED REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS.
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No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 MCI D SERIES.
Safety Rating for the 1998 MCI D SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 MCI D SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 MCI D SERIES
MOTOR COACH IND., INC. has issued 22 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 MCI D SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-391 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MCI: ALLISON TRANSMISSION, THE MANUFACTURER OF DUAL POWER INVERTER MODULE 2 (DPIM2) IS REPLACING ALL OF THE TRANSMISSIONS ON D MODEL COACHES. MODEL D SERIES. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-391 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MCI: ALLISON TRANSMISSION, THE MANUFACTURER OF DUAL POWER INVERTER MODULE 2 (DPIM2) IS REPLACING ALL OF THE TRANSMISSIONS ON D MODEL COACHES. MODEL D SERIES. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
MCI-361 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
MCI-361: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) TELL-TALE. CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL TELL-TALE ILLUMINATING AND TROUBLE CODES 231-9 AND 231-14 LOGGING. THIS DUE TO THE ESC CONTROLLER MODULE NOT RECEIVING TAG AXLE SIGNAL FROM J1939. AFFECTED MODEL D SERIES COACHES. NO MODEL YEAR GIVEN. *JS
SB-363 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
MOTOR COACH INC: INFORMATION PERTAINING TO COACHES EQUIPPED WITH 2007-09 MY ENGINE AND DUAL BOSCH ALTERNATORS, WHEREBY THE HARNESS WIRE MAY OVERHEAT, DUE TO INSTALLATION OF UNUSED HARNESS WIRE. *PE
SB-3061 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES: AN IMPROVEMENT FOR THE REAR UPPER DOOR RADIATOR. *RM
SB-3048 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES: SOME A/C COMPRESSORS MAY HAVE THE DUST COVER SNAP RING INSTALLED BACKWARDS. THERE MAY BE A RATTLING OR SHORTENING OF CLUTCH LIFE CYCLE. *RM
SB-3044 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES: THERE HAVE BEEN SERVICE KITS RELEASED FOR THE CLUTCH. *RM
SB-3044 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES: THERE HAVE BEEN SERVICE KITS RELEASED FOR THE CLUTCH. *RM
SB-3040 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS
MCI: MA703 BRAKE PADS ON EX225 DISC BRAKES. A PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CHANGE TO THE BRAKE PADS USED ON MERITOR AXLE ASSEMBLIES OF D/E/J SERIES COACHES HAVING EX225 DISC BRAKES. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-3032 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
MCI: ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE DETECTION. MCI REPLACED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT KIDDE FENWAL FIRE DETECTOR SENSORS WITH AMEREX FIRE DETECTOR SENSORS. THE NEW SENSORS ARE SEALED, COMPACT DESIGN, WITH AN IMPROVED SERVICE LIFE, THEREFORE REDUCING THE POTENTIAL FOR FALSE FIRE DETECTION, ACTIVATING THE FIRE ALARM TELL-TALE AND BUZZER. MODELS D/3/J SERIES....
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NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 MCI D SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MCI D SERIES
- 1998 MCI D SERIES (current)
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