Mci Equipment Recall 08V603000 (1,893 Vehicles)

The problem

Mci is recalling 1,893 my 2002-2008 d model and my 2001-2008 e and j4500 motor coaches equipped with zf transmissions. There is a potential for the shift selector to malfunction as a result of a cell phone or radio being placed in close proximity to the shifter control pad.

The risk

When this happens, the shift selector may move into reverse without driver knowledge increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Mci is working with zf and has created a software update that protects against the potential for transient analog or digital signal interference. The recall is expected to begin during november 2008. .Owners may contact mci at 1-800-333-0371 and zf at 1-734-416-6200.

Contacts

Mci recall no. 308. Customers 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 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 08V603000.
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
2002 Mci D4005	0	2	A
2003 Mci D4005	0	2	A
2004 Mci D4005	0	2	A
2005 Mci D4005	0	4	C
2006 Mci D4005	0	6	D
2007 Mci D4005	0	6	D
2008 Mci D4005	0	4	C
2002 Mci D4505	0	2	A
2003 Mci D4505	0	2	A
2004 Mci D4505	0	2	A
2005 Mci D4505	0	6	C
2006 Mci D4505	0	11	D
2007 Mci D4505	0	11	D
2008 Mci D4505	0	9	C
2001 Mci E4500	1	8	C
2002 Mci E4500	0	7	C
2003 Mci E4500	1	9	D
2004 Mci E4500	0	7	C
2005 Mci E4500	0	7	C
2006 Mci E4500	0	5	B
2007 Mci E4500	0	8	C
2008 Mci E4500	0	8	C
2001 Mci J4500	0	8	C
2002 Mci J4500	0	7	C
2003 Mci J4500	1	9	C
2004 Mci J4500	0	8	C
2005 Mci J4500	0	9	C
2006 Mci J4500	0	8	C
2007 Mci J4500	1	8	C
2008 Mci J4500	0	10	C

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Questions

Is the 08V603000 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 08V603000?

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 08V603000 announced?

MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC reported it to NHTSA on November 21, 2008. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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