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2001 Mci 102EL3: federal recalls on file

2 federal recalls reported for the 2001 Mci 102EL3

These are federal recalls reported for the 2001 Mci 102EL3. A recall may apply only to certain VIN ranges or production windows. To confirm whether your specific VIN is in the affected window, use NHTSA's official per-VIN lookup or enter your VIN on our check page.

19V-027 Open recall Jan 7, 2019

Motor Coach Industries

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

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.

Risk: 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 number for this recall is SB 469. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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13V-498 Open recall Oct 17, 2013

Motor Coach Industries

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 to heat.

Risk: 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. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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