1998 MCI E SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 MCI E SERIES
The 1998 MCI E 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. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by MOTOR COACH IND., INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 1998 MCI E SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 MCI E 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 MCI E SERIES
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 MCI E SERIES.
Safety Rating for the 1998 MCI E SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 MCI E SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 MCI E SERIES
MOTOR COACH IND., INC. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1998 MCI E SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-322 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MOTORCOACH INC.: CATERPILLAR PROGRAM FOR UPDATING THE REGENERATION SYSTEM ON C13 ACERT. MODELS D, E, J COACHES EQUIPPED WITH CAT C13 ACERT ENGINE. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 MCI E SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MCI E SERIES
- 1998 MCI E SERIES (current)
- 2001 MCI E SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2002 MCI E SERIES — 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