Vehicle recall 24V625000 · August 20, 2024
2021 MCI D45CRTELE
An error in the battery module software may cause an over-current condition during battery charging, resulting in battery damage.
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 2021 D45CRTeLE vehicles. An error in the battery module software may cause an over-current condition during battery charging, resulting in battery damage.
- Consequence
- Battery damage can cause battery cells to short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- MCI will replace the batteries, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V625000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 20, 2024
- Filed by
- Motor Coach Industries
- Manufacturer campaign
- R23-14
- Owner notification
- September 6, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 24
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- MCI D45CRTELE (2021): 2021
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