Vehicle recall 08V603000 · November 21, 2008

MCI E4500, J4500 and 2 more models

There is a potential for the shift selector to malfunction as a result of a cell phone or radio being placed in close proximity to the shifter control pad.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Mci is recalling 1,893 my 2002-2008 d model and my 2001-2008 e and J4500 motor coaches equipped with zf transmissions. There is a potential for the shift selector to malfunction as a result of a cell phone or radio being placed in close proximity to the shifter control pad.
Consequence: When this happens, the shift selector may move into reverse without driver knowledge increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mci is working with zf and has created a software update that protects against the potential for transient analog or digital signal interference. The recall is expected to begin during November 2008. .owners may contact mci at 1-800-333-0371 and zf at 1-734-416-6200.
Notes: Mci recall no. 308.CUSTOMERS 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 http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 08V603000
Reported to NHTSA: November 21, 2008
Filed by: MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
Manufacturer campaign: 308
Owner notification: December 17, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,893
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment

Recall 08V603000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

MCI D4005 (2002-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
MCI D4505 (2002-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
MCI E4500 (2001-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
MCI J4500 (2001-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001

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