Vehicle recall 06V241000 · July 6, 2006
MCI 102EL3, E4500 and 5 more models
On certain motor coaches equipped with a slide switch to control the defroster blower speed, there is a speed controller for each of the two defroster fan motors.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motor coaches equipped with a slide switch to control the defroster blower speed, there is a speed controller for each of the two defroster fan motors. The speed controller may fail causing the fan motor to operate continuously in the "high" speed mode, and the carrier slide switch may fail to reduce or otherwise control the fan motor speed.
- Consequence
- The speed controller may overheat and result in a thermal even, such as smoking or possible fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the defroster speed controller free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2006. Owners may contact motor coach at 1-800-241-2947.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V241000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 6, 2006
- Filed by
- MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
- Owner notification
- July 20, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,768
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- MCI 102EL3 (2001-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
- MCI D (2003-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- MCI D4000 (2003-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- MCI D4500 (2003-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- MCI DL3 (2003-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- MCI E4500 (2001-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
- MCI J4500 (2001-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
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