Recall 13V142 covers 155 2012-2013 Mci D4000, D4000ISTV, D4005, D4500, and D4505 motorcoaches for exhaust pipe failure. Free repair at Mci dealers.
Mci is recalling 155 2012-2013 D4000, D4505, D4500, D4000ISTV, and D4005 motorcoaches with Cummins ISX EPA 2010 engines because an incorrectly assembled exhaust bellows pipe can fail during operation. If it fails during exhaust regeneration, hot gases can escape and result in a fire; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
On the 2012-2013 Mci D4000, D4000ISTV, D4005, D4500, and D4505 motorcoaches, the bellows pipe is part of the exhaust system for the Cummins ISX EPA 2010 engine. It is a flexible pipe section that helps carry exhaust away from the engine while absorbing heat movement and vibration during normal operation.
In affected motorcoaches, that bellows pipe was incorrectly assembled. When the engine runs, heat, exhaust pressure, and vibration load the pipe. If the assembly is wrong, the pipe can fail during operation, leaving the exhaust system unable to work as designed.
There is no warning sign before failure in the recall filing. The filing does not give owners or operators a specific sound, light, smell, or drivability change to rely on before the pipe fails.
Who's affected?
The scope spans D4000, D4505, D4500, D4000ISTV, and D4005 coaches across the 2012 and 2013 model years, all tied to the exhaust system.
| 2012 Mci D4000 | Exhaust system |
|---|---|
| 2012 Mci D4505 | Exhaust system |
| 2012 Mci D4500 | Exhaust system |
| 2012 Mci D4000ISTV | Exhaust system |
| 2012 Mci D4005 | Exhaust system |
| 2013 Mci D4000 | Exhaust system |
| 2013 Mci D4000ISTV | Exhaust system |
| 2013 Mci D4005 | Exhaust system |
| 2013 Mci D4500 | Exhaust system |
| 2013 Mci D4505 | Exhaust system |
| Units affected | 155 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
If a bellows pipe has failed, hot exhaust gases are not contained during emissions regeneration, resulting in a fire risk. Schedule the recall inspection soon, especially if the exhaust system shows damage. Repair will be free at any franchised Mci dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2013 Mci D4000, D4505, D4500, D4000ISTV, or D4005 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Mci dealer to ask whether the free exhaust bellows-pipe inspection and replacement is open for your VIN.
- Bring the recall notice if Mci mailed one. If not, reference recall number 13V142 when you call.
- Keep the coach out of service if exhaust damage, exhaust odor, or heat damage is present until the dealer inspects it.
- Ask Mci customer service at 1-847-285-2000 any repair-status questions before sending the coach in.
What happens at the repair
The source remedy says Mci will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the exhaust bellows pipes. If a bellows pipe is incorrectly assembled or damaged, a Mci technician replaces it under the recall. Because the remedy status is not listed as available in this record, treat the final dealer repair as free once available rather than assuming a shop can schedule it now. Parts and labor are covered under the recall when the repair opens.
Timeline
| April 16, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 23, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V142?
Recall 13V142 covers 155 2012-2013 Mci D4000, D4505, D4500, D4000ISTV, and D4005 motorcoaches with Cummins ISX EPA 2010 engines. The exhaust bellows pipe was assembled incorrectly, and Mci dealers will inspect and replace the bellows pipes as needed for free.
What should I do if my 2012-2013 Mci D4000, D4505, D4500, D4000ISTV, or D4005 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcoach is included in recall 13V142. If it is, contact a franchised Mci dealer to schedule the exhaust bellows pipe inspection. Reference recall number 13V142 when you call. The inspection and needed replacement are free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Mci dealers will inspect and replace the exhaust bellows pipes as needed free of charge. The recall repair began on April 29, 2013.
What is the safety risk?
Recall 13V142 identifies a fire risk during exhaust regeneration. If the exhaust bellows pipe fails during operation, hot exhaust gases are not contained, resulting in a fire. Confirm the VIN first, then schedule the free dealer inspection and needed replacement.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V142000 |
|---|---|
| Mci customer service | 1-847-285-2000 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V142 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V142000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →