Motor Coach Industries, Inc: Safety Recalls in 2002

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Motor Coach Industries, Inc in 2002. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 30, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MCI/ELECTRICAL CABLE

ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, THE ELECTRICAL CABLE ATTACHED TO THE B+ STUD, WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE ENGINE CRADLE AND FOUND IN THE CURBSIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, MAY HAVE BEEN POSITIONED SO AS TO ALLOW THE CABLE TO RUB AGAINST THE GROUND STUD.

NHTSA ID: 02V284000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 319

Consequence Summary:

A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 25, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MCI AT 1-800-241-2947.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 12, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MCI/HVAC UNIT LEAKAGE

ON CERTAIN COACHES EQUIPPED WITH ROOF-MOUNTED THERMO KING HVAC UNITS, SOME HEATER HOSES SUPPLYING THE HVAC UNIT HAVE EXPERIENCED LEAKS THAT HAVE RELEASED ANTIFREEZE INTO THE INTERIOR CABLE OF THE COACH.

NHTSA ID: 02V175000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 72

Consequence Summary:

IN SOME INSTANCES THE ANTIFREEZE HAS COME IN CONTACT WITH PASSENGERS OR DRIVERS.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW HOSES, COPPER TUBING, FITTINGS, AND NON-ADJUSTABLE BY-PASS VALVES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 21, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MCI AT 1-800-241-2947.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 4, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MCI/DEFROSTER MOTOR

ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES THAT HAVE MULTIPLEX SYSTEMS, WHEN THE COACH'S DEFROSTER MOTOR IS ACTIVATED, CERTAIN HIGH SPEED CELL NET CONTROLLERS (HCNC) MAY LOCK UP.

NHTSA ID: 02V103000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 300

Consequence Summary:

AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THIS LOCK UP, THE FUNCTIONS AND SYSTEMS THAT ARE PART OF THE MULTIPLEX SYSTEM WILL REMAIN AT THEIR STATUS IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE LOCKUP. THIS COULD AFFECT THE ELECTRICAL OPERATION OF BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, IGNITION, INSTRUMENTATION, ETC.

Corrective Action:

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH DEFROSTER MOTOR RELAYS EQUIPPED WITH SUPPRESSION RESISTORS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. DEALERS WILL ALSO REPLACE THE HCNC MODULES WITH UPGRADED MODULES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MCI AT 1-800-241-2947.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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