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Safety recall · 11V379000

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MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC reported this recall to NHTSA on July 27, 2011. It covers about 300 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
11V379000
Reported
Jul 27, 2011
Vehicles
300
Area
Visibility & wipers

The problem

Mci is recalling certain model year 2011 mci e4500, and j4500, motor coaches manufactured from september 2010 through july 2011, equipped with a doga windshield wiper motor. An underrated fuse may have been installed at the factory, which could blow, resulting in the windshield wipers not operating.

The risk

The driver's visibility may be reduced, which in turn could result in a crash or otherwise cause personal injury or property damage.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the fuse and replace any underrated fuses that may have been installed. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on august 3, 2011. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

Contacts

Mci's safety recall number is 362. 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> .

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Mci dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 11V379000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
2011 Mci E450009C
2011 Mci J4500013D

Questions

Is the 11V379000 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 11V379000?

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 11V379000 announced?

MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC reported it to NHTSA on July 27, 2011. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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