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NHTSARecalled Nov 18, 2009 · #09V446000

ALTERNATOR CABLE ASSEMBLY

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

MCI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 D4000, MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 D4500 AND D4505 TRANSIT BUSES, EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C13 ENGINE AND 50DN ALTERNATOR. THE ALTERNATOR CABLE MAY BECOME LOOSE WITHIN THE CABLE CLAMP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN CHAFING OF THE ALTERNATOR CABLE AND POSSIBLE ARCING OF THE CABLE WIRES. THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Product details

Product
ALTERNATOR CABLE ASSEMBLY
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries, Inc
Model numbers
D4000, D4500, D4505
UPCs

What you should do

MCI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR CABLE CLAMP AND RELATED HARDWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-241-2947.

View the official CPSC notice