Vehicle recall 11V379000 · July 27, 2011
MCI E4500 and J4500
An underrated fuse may have been installed at the factory, which could blow, resulting in the windshield wipers not operating.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mci is recalling certain model year 2011 mci E4500, and J4500, motor coaches manufactured from September 2010 through July 2011, equipped with a doga windshield wiper motor. An underrated fuse may have been installed at the factory, which could blow, resulting in the windshield wipers not operating.
- Consequence
- The driver's visibility may be reduced, which in turn could result in a crash or otherwise cause personal injury or property damage.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuse and replace any underrated fuses that may have been installed. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on August 3, 2011. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
- Notes
- Mci's safety recall number is 362.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
- 11V379000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 27, 2011
- Filed by
- MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
- Owner notification
- August 3, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 300
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Rear window wiper/washer › Motor
Vehicles covered
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