Mci D Series
Vehicle Details: Investigations, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the MCI D Series.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| MCI |
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NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- No comms 2021-10 - EQUIPMENT: There are no manufacturer communications in accordance with 49 cfr 579.5 to report for october 2021 for motor coach industries.
- P07-159 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: This procedure outlines the steps to inspect and torque the fastener between 18 and 20 ft-lbs on the inverter and evaporator motor ground cables that may not have been torqued.
- 1M8-11619-11 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: "summary of mci maintenance council issues regarding: council item - zf hub bolts, council item - aluminum rad cleaning, council item - apu hvac, council item - molded coolant hoses, council item - coolant isolation valves, council item -
- SB 3120 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This service bulletin informs owners of the procedure to clean the batteries and reapply corrosion inhibitor every 6000 miles or 3 months, whichever first occurs.
- SB 3124 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: This service bulletin informs owners that bendix has a software update that needs to be performed on the tpms maintenance hand tool to support all functions on the new bendix tpms sensor (mci p/n: t07-3620).
- SB 3112 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS: This service bulletin informs affected owners of d series coaches with cng fuel systems to remove the orifice located in the fuel regulator coolant supply hose. This will allow a greater volume of warm water to reach the fuel pressure regu
- SB 3111 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: This service bulletin informs affected owners of d series coaches equipped with condenser coils to follow the outlined cleaning procedure provided by the manufacturer of the coils.
- Procedure 8-48 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: This procedure informs affected owners that detroit diesel corporation (ddc) has advised mci to install an insulation blanket to the intermediate exhaust pipe between the diesel particulate filter (dpf) and the selective catalytic reduction
- SB 3082 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This service bulletin informs affected customers that mci was notified by cummins inc. That customers operating a coach equipped with a cummins isx engine that has experienced an active 2311 fault code on mci d model coaches and mci j4500 m
- SB 3076B - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: This service bulletin informs affected customers the importance of routine unitized wheel end (uwe) assembly inspection on mci d series model coaches, mci e4500 model coaches and mci j4500 model coaches every 30,000 miles.
- SB 3079 - PARKING BRAKE: This service bulletin informs affected customers the procedures for the primary and secondary brake system and park brake automatic actuation operation on the mci d model coaches equipped with arvin/meritor ex 225 disc brakes, with or witho
- SB 3076 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: This service bulletin informs affected customers the importance of routine unitized wheel end (uwe) assembly inspection on mci d series model coaches, mci e4500 model coaches and mci j4500 model coaches every 30,000 miles.
- SB 3077 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: This service bulletin informs affected customers that mci was notified by shaw development that the diesel exhaust fluid (def) tank cap requires routine cleaning to prevent the potential for crystallization build up at the vent, which may r
- SB 3099 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR: This service bulletin informs affected customers of the maintenance procedures for the torca accuseal clamp utilized on the connection between the after-treatment system (selective catalyst reduction device) and tailpipe; that the clamp is
- SB 3098 - ENGINE (PWS): This service bulletin informs affected customers that cummins has released service bulletin 3379001, titled fuels for cumming engines, which details product support documentation regarding the general information about fuels and their use i
- SB 3100 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This service bulletin informs affected customers of the update to the api oil classification. In line with the 2017 updates to the api oil classification, ck-4 10w30 oil will replace both the cj-4 5w40 and 15w40 predecessors.
- SB-424 - ENGINE (PWS): Motor coach ind.: some coaches need to have the lubricating oil filter bypass valve and fuel pump repaired due to vendor's installation. Model d, j4500. No model years listed. *pe
- SB-412-C - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL: Mci: fault code 2311 may be experience, along with malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination tell tale lamp on tell tale cluster and engine performance and torque can be reduced. Model d, j4500 series. No model years listed.
- SB-398-B - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Mci: due to actia's module internal circuit characteristic, a potential may exist which both high and low side output power management module (pmm) 1 will be active at same time for a brief time. Model d series. No model years.
- SB-396 - ENGINE (PWS): Mci: information provided regarding cummins changing calibration that will improve engine and aftertreatment reliability on certain engines. Models d, e, j series. Model years not listed. *pe
- SB-3076 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Mci: on certain coaches, inspection of bearing end play for unitized wheel end (uwe) assembly should be routine every 30,000m/48,000km to ensure safety and optiumum performance of coach. Models d, e, j series. No models years listed.
- SB-392 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Mci: without having designated warning, check engine, stop engine, and/or check transmission light illuminate, engine may experience faults, intermittently, on engine and/or transmission. Model d series coach. No model years listed.
- SB-393 - ENGINE (PWS): Mci: the engine brakes are being energized with 24 volts instead of required 12 volts due to calibration issue and information is provided regarding recalibrating ecm and replacing two engine brake solenoids. Models 3, e4500, j4500 serie
- SB-391 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Mci: allison transmission, the manufacturer of dual power inverter module 2 (dpim2) is replacing all of the transmissions on d model coaches. Model d series. No model years listed. *pe
- SB-3016 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR: Motor coaches: the alternator cable, has a new design change and will be installed, to reduce potential cable damage or chafing, because of movement within cable clamps or contact with brackets, on delco 50dn alternator and c13 engine. Mo
- SB-389 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR: Motor coach ind.: the alternator bearing fails on existing retention nut due to failure of proper torque utilized for leece neville alternator pulley. Models d, e4500, j4500. No model years listed. *pe
- SB-365 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: Mci: on some coaches, the instrument panel gauge shows erroneous fluid level for the diesel exhaust fluid (def) tank lever sensor. *pe
- SB-366 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Motor coach industries: bulletin providing information regarding a potential situation whereby water may migrate thru breather vent on top of transmission. No model years listed. *pe
- SB-357 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Motor coach indudstries: information on replacing the coolant pump that may have a problem. *rm
- SB-353B - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS: Motor coach industries: brake line is rubbing against the front tires because of the location of the brake line. *rm updated on 05/16/2012 *js
- 354 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM): Motor coach industries service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. There may be a harsh downshift, rpm flare, or the transmission may lock. *rm
- SB-3044 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING: Motor coach industries: there have been service kits released for the clutch. *rm
- SB-3048 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Motor coach industries: some a/c compressors may have the dust cover snap ring installed backwards. There may be a rattling or shortening of clutch life cycle. *rm
- SB-350 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR: Mci: unused harness wire on delco alternator installation. Potential may exist in which a harness wire may overheat on d model coaches equipped with an engine and a delco alternator. An unused wire in harness configuration. No model ye
- SB-3032 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL: Mci: engine compartment fire detection. Mci replaced the engine compartment kidde fenwal fire detector sensors with amerex fire detector sensors. The new sensors are sealed, compact design, with an improved service life, therefore reduci
- SB-3040 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS: Mci: ma703 brake pads on ex225 disc brakes. A product improvement change to the brake pads used on meritor axle assemblies of d/e/j series coaches having ex225 disc brakes. No model years listed. *pe
- SB-338 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS: Motor coaches inc.: the braun corp has released service bulletins 35830 detailing a control board modification and service bulletin 35869 detailing a circuit breaker stabilization retrofit. D model coaches equipped with a braun wheelchair
- SB-336 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL: Mci: engine mount limiting rebound washer. Cracked exhaust bellows tubes. Incorrect installation of limiting rebound washer resulting in engine vibrations transferring excessive stress to bellow tube. *pe updated 6/28/10.
- SB-334 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: Motor coach inc.: unable to perform stationary regeneration due to corrosion on the regeneration switch contacts. Contacts not coated. No model years listed. *pe
- TSB-3023 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC: Motor coach inc.: disc plus ex225 brake actuator test procedure. Meritor wabco has released product information letter 505 which details a test procedure to check actuators fitted to discplus ex225 disc brakes. No model years listed.
- 3024 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY: Motor coach inc.: mitsubishi starter relay wires. The mitsubishi started relay wires may be subject to corrosion due to the presence of water. Effective with unit numbers 58917 and 65195, mci has made design changes to the starter relay
- TSB-3021 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER: Motor coach inc.: ex225 brake caliper slide pin bushing service kit. A slide pin bushing service kit for the ex225 brake caliper has been released. No model years listed. *pe updated 5/31/11. *pe
- SB-3014 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL: Motor coaches inc.: a design change to the starter cable installation on coaches equipped with a detroit diesel s60 pre 2007 engine. The new starter cable installation will reduce the potential for cable damage or chafing due to contact w
- SB-333 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Motor coach inc.: may experience compressor discharge port damage due to loose discharge fitting. Deterioration of the 0-ring due to temperature. Coaches with caterpillar engines equipped with a ba922 compressor to replace the existing d
- TSB-3018 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Motor coaches inc.: engine mount limiting rebound washer. Design changes has been made to the engine cradle installation on d series coaches equipped with a 2007 epa ddc s60 engine and an allison transmission. *pe
- TSB-3019 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS: Motorcoach inc.: meritor wabco has released product information letter #507 which details an inspection of the disc brake pad contract surfaces. The inspection applies to all mci coaches fitted with discplus ex225 brakes.
- TSB-3020 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY: Motorcoach inc.: linnig two (2) speed clutch service kit. The clutch assembly should be service every 75,000 miles/120,000km and 150,000 miles/241,000km. *pe updated 12/23/09. *pe
- TSB-3022 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM: Motorcoach inc.: brake camshaft and slack adjuster lubrication procedure. *pe
- SB-3017 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Motorcoach inc: mci made design changes to the rear upper tube installation. The new rear upper tube is more robust, reducing the potential for cracking. Model d series. *pe
- SB-322 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Motorcoach inc.: caterpillar program for updating the regeneration system on c13 acert. Models d, e, j coaches equipped with cat c13 acert engine. Model years unknown. *pe
- SB-314 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM: Motor coach: engine shut down/low coolant sensor. Direct current low coolant sensor has become plated with coolant chemicals and no longer senses that the coolant level has dropped. Model years unknown. *pe
- SB-3009 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Motorcoach: a design change to the bearing block installation on the #2 rh baggage bay door used with wheelchair lift coaches. Model years unknown. *pe
- 2847 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Evaporator motor relay. 102d, dl, d4000, d4500 series coaches. *tt
- 2845 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Wheelchair lift alarm. *tt
- 2843 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Stainless steel braided hose assemblies. *tt
- 2829 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM: Subject regarding coolant recovery pump design change. *tt
- 2788 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES: This bulletin explains design changes in the allison transmission cooler for 102 d, dl and dls series coaches. *tt
- 2783 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH: Subject regarding modified cancelling plate in the turn signal switch. *tt
- 2782 - SUSPENSION: Alignment procedures for hunter series 111 truck and bus alignment system. *tt
- 2765 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: D, dl, e & els coaches, that there is a retrofit option available to reset the engine brake preselect range of the b500 & b500r transmission to 4 instead of the basic setting 3. *mjs
- 2748 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS: Subject pertaining to the new designed sedan door air cylinder seal replacement kit option. *mjs
- 2775 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: This bulletin provides information about brackets that are to be installed at the end of the wheelchair lift seat rails. *tt
- 2767 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS: Subject informing customers about possible leakage at the oil lubricated front and tag axle hubs due to overfilling. *tt
- 2761 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: Information regarding design changes on the driver's heater shut off valve. *tt
- 2758 - SUSPENSION: To avoid seizing of shock absorber mounting components, mci recommends the application of anti-seize compound on the lower shock mounts. *tt
- 2750 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER: Product improvement information to replace the lavatory slide valve. *tt
- 2749 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS: This bulletin describes the worksteps required to replace the basic primary and secondary fuel filters by the fuel pro 382 filter on some coaches. *tt
- 2744 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Subject regarding addition to rivets to dl3 sidewall / low tag air axle tied to buzzer. *tt
- 2746 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Subject regarding replacement of basic alarm buzzer in front j-box. *tt
- 2736 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Design changes on the resistor plate assembly located in the evaporator compartment. *tt
- 143 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION: Subject regarding the 24v dc ignition relay in rear j-box. *tt
- 2766 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR: Subject regarding replacement of the in-line air filter. *tt
- 2770 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Information on replacing the nexus temperature controller with vansco temperature controller. *tt
- 138 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM: Information on design changes to replace the coolant water filter fitting on s/60 engines. *tt
- 2762 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Information on retorquing all clamps on the charge air tubes. *tt
- 2764 - SUSPENSION: Information regarding shock absorber inspection. *tt
Known Recall Investigations
Wheel chair lift separates from bus investigation # PE10001
Odi opened this investigation upon learning of two incidents where the wheel chair assembly broke through the side door while the motor coach was being operated. Both incidents resulted in property damage to parked vehicles.After further review, mci decided to conduct a safety recall to resolve this issue. Mci will provide parts and labor to install a ricon-designed retrofit kit that includes a spring-loaded lock mechanism. The additional lock mechanism will prevent unintended wheel chair lift deployment regardless of the cause. The population includes 1995 through 2009 d4000s, 1997 through 2010 d4500s, and 2005 through 2010 d4505 models. This resolves all issues concerning this investigation. This investigation is closed.