Vehicle recall 06V481000 · December 19, 2006
MCI 102D3, 102DL3 and 3 more models
On certain motor coaches, the boost connector housing can fail over time, exposing the positive and negative terminals.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motor coaches, the boost connector housing can fail over time, exposing the positive and negative terminals.
- Consequence
- This could result in the grounding of an unprotected circuit and could lead to a thermal event if not corrected.
- Remedy
- Customers are being advised to remove the boost connector and discard it. Customers will be offered a new design boost connector as an alternative at no cost. The recall began on January 2, 2007. Owners may contact mci at 1-800-241-2947.
- Notes
- Mci recall no. 274.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
- 06V481000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 19, 2006
- Filed by
- MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 274
- Owner notification
- January 2, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,617
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- MCI 102D3 (1997-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
- MCI 102DL3 (1997-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
- MCI 102DL3SS (1997-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
- MCI D4000 (1997-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
- MCI D4500 (1997-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
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