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Vehicle recall 25V567000 · August 29, 2025

MCI J4500E, D45CRTELE and 1 more model

An inadequate weld on the high voltage battery busbar and incorrect software may cause the battery module to overheat.

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 2020-2021 J4500E, 2021 D45CRTELE, 2023 J4500E, 2023-2024 D45CRTELE, 2024 D45CRTE, and 2025 J4500E buses. An inadequate weld on the high voltage battery busbar and incorrect software may cause the battery module to overheat.
Consequence
A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
MCI will inspect and replace the battery module as necessary. MCI will also update the BMS software. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
25V567000
Reported to NHTSA
August 29, 2025
Filed by
Motor Coach Industries
Owner notification
October 6, 2025
Vehicles potentially affected
59
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery; Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery › Management system/energy control module (bms/becm) › Software
Recall 25V567000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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