Vehicle recall 25V632000 · September 19, 2025
MCI D45CRTE, D45CRTELE and 1 more model
The high voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when charging to near or full capacity.
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 2024 D45CRTE, D45CRTELE, and 2025 J4500E coaches. The high voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when charging to near or full capacity.
- Consequence
- A short circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Owners are also advised to avoid charging vehicles above 75% capacity. MCI will either replace the batteries, repurchase the vehicles, offer a vehicle trade-in or a reimbursement, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 8, 2026. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V632000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 19, 2025
- Filed by
- Motor Coach Industries
- Owner notification
- June 8, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 12
- 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 D45CRTE (2024): 2024
- MCI D45CRTELE (2024): 2024
- MCI J4500E (2025): 2025
Has your MCI been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A MCI dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.