Vehicle recall 13V498000 · October 17, 2013

MCI D4000, D4500 and 11 more models

The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.

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

Summary: Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2000-2012 D, E, G and J series coaches manufactured January 2000 through June 2011 and equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Consequence: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: MCI will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers, free of charge. Owners may contact MCI at 1-847-285-2000. This campaign is MCI service bulletin 401.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 13V498000
Reported to NHTSA: October 17, 2013
Filed by: Motor Coach Industries
Manufacturer campaign: 401
Owner notification: February 4, 2014
Vehicles potentially affected: 10,016
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system

Recall 13V498000 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 102D3 (2000-2001): 2001, 2000
MCI 102DL3 (2000-2001): 2001, 2000
MCI 102EL3 (2000-2001): 2001, 2000
MCI 102ELS3 (2000-2001): 2001, 2000
MCI D4000 (2001-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
MCI D4005 (2005-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
MCI D4500 (2001-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
MCI D4505 (2005-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
MCI E4500 (2001-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
MCI E4500C (2001-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
MCI G4500 (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
MCI J4500 (2001-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
MCI J4500C (2006-2007, 2009-2010): 2010, 2009, 2007, 2006

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