Vehicle recall 21V063000 · February 10, 2021
MCI J4500 and D45CRTLE
The power cables may have been improperly installed and routed in the vehicle battery compartment, which may result in chafing.
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 2018-2021 J4500 and 2018-2020 D45CRTLE vehicles. The power cables may have been improperly installed and routed in the vehicle battery compartment, which may result in chafing.
- Consequence
- The power cables may chafe, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- MCI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary, correct the clearance for the power cables in the battery compartment, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is R21-003.
- 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
- 21V063000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 10, 2021
- Filed by
- Motor Coach Industries
- Manufacturer campaign
- R21-003
- Owner notification
- March 12, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,229
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables
Vehicles covered
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