Mci 12V / 24V / 48V Battery Recall 06V481000 (1,617 Vehicles)

The problem

On certain motor coaches, the boost connector housing can fail over time, exposing the positive and negative terminals.

The risk

This could result in the grounding of an unprotected circuit and could lead to a thermal event if not corrected.

The fix

Customers are being advised to remove the boost connector and discard it. Customers will be offered a new design boost connector as an alternative at no cost. The recall began on january 2, 2007. Owners may contact mci at 1-800-241-2947.

Contacts

Mci recall no. 274. Customers can 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 http://www.Safercar.Gov.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Mci dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 06V481000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1997 Mci 102D3	1	3	D
1998 Mci 102D3	1	4	F
1999 Mci 102D3	0	4	D
2000 Mci 102D3	0	5	F
2001 Mci 102D3	0	3	D
2002 Mci 102D3	0	1	B
2003 Mci 102D3	0	1	B
2004 Mci 102D3	0	1	B
2005 Mci 102D3	0	1	B
2006 Mci 102D3	0	1	B
1997 Mci 102DL3	1	3	D
1998 Mci 102DL3	0	3	D
1999 Mci 102DL3	0	4	D
2000 Mci 102DL3	1	5	F
2001 Mci 102DL3	0	3	D
2002 Mci 102DL3	0	1	B
2003 Mci 102DL3	0	1	B
2004 Mci 102DL3	0	1	B
2005 Mci 102DL3	0	1	B
2006 Mci 102DL3	0	1	B
1997 Mci 102DL3SS	0	1	C
1998 Mci 102DL3SS	0	1	C
1999 Mci 102DL3SS	0	1	C
2000 Mci 102DL3SS	0	1	C
2001 Mci 102DL3SS	0	1	C
2002 Mci 102DL3SS	0	1	C
2003 Mci 102DL3SS	0	1	C
2004 Mci 102DL3SS	0	1	C
2005 Mci 102DL3SS	0	1	C
2006 Mci 102DL3SS	0	1	C
1997 Mci D4000	0	1	A
1998 Mci D4000	0	1	A
1999 Mci D4000	0	1	A
2000 Mci D4000	0	4	C
2001 Mci D4000	0	5	C
2002 Mci D4000	0	6	D
2003 Mci D4000	0	7	D
2004 Mci D4000	0	7	D
2005 Mci D4000	0	8	D
2006 Mci D4000	0	9	D
1997 Mci D4500	0	1	A
1998 Mci D4500	0	1	A
1999 Mci D4500	0	1	A
2000 Mci D4500	0	3	A
2001 Mci D4500	0	5	B
2002 Mci D4500	1	7	C
2003 Mci D4500	0	7	C
2004 Mci D4500	1	7	C
2005 Mci D4500	0	10	D
2006 Mci D4500	0	9	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

Questions

Is the 06V481000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 06V481000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 06V481000 announced?

MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC reported it to NHTSA on December 19, 2006. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Electrical system: 12v / 24v / 48v battery Mci recall