NHTSA Campaign 10V135000 — MCI J4500 2001 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Reference copy of an official recall record (no advice provided). Campaign: 10V135000. Vehicle: MCI J4500. Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR.
Overview
| Campaign Number | 10V135000 |
|---|---|
| Make / Model | MCI J4500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
| Manufacturer | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC |
Official summary
MCI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999-2001, 2007-2011 E4500 AND MODEL YEAR 2001-2011 J4500 COACHES EQUIPPED WITH DOGA WINDSHIELD MOTORS. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY WHILE THE WIPER SYSTEM IS FUNCTIONING. IF THIS OCCURS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY, OPERATE AT A SINGLE SPEED ONLY, OR COMPLETELY STOP OPERATING.
Official consequence
IF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP FUNCTIONING, THE DRIVER'S CLEAR FIELD OF VIEW MAY BE REDUCED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Official remedy
DEALERS WILL FURNISH THE PARTS AND LABOR REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT THE DOGA-RECOMMENDED REMEDIES ON THE AFFECTED COACHES. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-241-2947.
Official notes
MCI RECALL NO. 344.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Full record fields (non-empty)
| Record ID | 84390 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign Number | 10V135000 |
| Make | MCI |
| Model | J4500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
| Manufacturer Name | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC |
| Manufacturing Begin Date | 2001-05-01 |
| Manufacturing End Date | 2010-06-30 |
| Record Type Code | V |
| Potentially Affected Units | 1261 |
| Action Date | 2010-07-31 |
| Initiator Code | MFR |
| Manufacturer (Display) | Motor Coach Industries, Inc |
| Report Date | 2010-04-06 |
| Notification Date | 2010-04-06 |
| Official Summary | MCI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999-2001, 2007-2011 E4500 AND MODEL YEAR 2001-2011 J4500 COACHES EQUIPPED WITH DOGA WINDSHIELD MOTORS. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY WHILE THE WIPER SYSTEM IS FUNCTIONING. IF THIS OCCURS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY, OPERATE AT A SINGLE SPEED ONLY, OR COMPLETELY STOP OPERATING. |
| Official Consequence | IF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP FUNCTIONING, THE DRIVER'S CLEAR FIELD OF VIEW MAY BE REDUCED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Official Remedy | DEALERS WILL FURNISH THE PARTS AND LABOR REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT THE DOGA-RECOMMENDED REMEDIES ON THE AFFECTED COACHES. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-241-2947. |
| Official Notes / Contact | MCI RECALL NO. 344.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> . |
| NHTSA Record Key | 000035646000216778000000245 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |