Vehicle recall 09V446000 · November 18, 2009

MCI D4500, D4505 and 1 more model

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.

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

Summary: 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.
Consequence: This could result in a fire.
Remedy: 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.
Notes: Owners 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: 09V446000
Reported to NHTSA: November 18, 2009
Filed by: MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
Owner notification: November 20, 2009
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,007
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 09V446000 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 D4000 (2005-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
MCI D4500 (2005-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
MCI D4505 (2005-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005

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