Vehicle recall 17V337000 · May 24, 2017

MCI D4000, D4005 and 2 more models

The vehicles may have an incorrectly installed exhaust bellow pipe, resulting in a bend in the pipe which can cause its premature failure.

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 2011-2012 MCI D4000, D4005, D4500 and D4505 coaches equipped with Cummins ISX 12 liter engines. The vehicles may have an incorrectly installed exhaust bellow pipe, resulting in a bend in the pipe which can cause its premature failure.
Consequence: If the pipe fails and a diesel regeneration cycle occurs, the hot exhaust gases will increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: MCI will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace any deformed or failed bellow pipes if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Motor Industries at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 397B.
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: 17V337000
Reported to NHTSA: May 24, 2017
Filed by: Motor Coach Industries
Manufacturer campaign: SB 397B
Owner notification: June 15, 2017
Vehicles potentially affected: 143
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system

Recall 17V337000 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 (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
MCI D4005 (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
MCI D4500 (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
MCI D4505 (2011-2012): 2012, 2011

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