Motor Coach Industries, Inc: Safety Recalls in 2006

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 5 safety recalls made by Motor Coach Industries, Inc in 2006. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 19, 2006

(Campaign #: 274)

BOOST CONNECTOR

ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, THE BOOST CONNECTOR HOUSING CAN FAIL OVER TIME, EXPOSING THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE TERMINALS.

NHTSA ID: 06V481000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 1,617

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD RESULT IN THE GROUNDING OF AN UNPROTECTED CIRCUIT AND COULD LEAD TO A THERMAL EVENT IF NOT CORRECTED.

Corrective Action:

CUSTOMERS ARE BEING ADVISED TO REMOVE THE BOOST CONNECTOR AND DISCARD IT. CUSTOMERS WILL BE OFFERED A NEW DESIGN BOOST CONNECTOR AS AN ALTERNATIVE AT NO COST. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCI AT 1-800-241-2947.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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December 15, 2006

(Campaign #: 276 & 277)

TAG AXLE INTERFERENCE- D SERIES

ON CERTAIN D SERIES MOTOR COACHES, THERE COULD BE A POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE DRIVE SHAFT MOUNTING HARDWARE AND THE TAG AXLE STRUCTURE.

NHTSA ID: 06V480000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 75

Consequence Summary:

THE BEARING CAP BOLTS COULD SHEAR, FREEING THE BEARINGS, AND POSSIBLY RELEASING THE DRIVE SHAFT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

SHIMS WILL BE INSTALLED ABOVE THE TAG AXLE AIR SPRING MOUNTING BRACKETS TO LIMIT THE SUSPENSION TRAVEL. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCI AT 1-800-241-2947.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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November 29, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TAG AXLE SWING ARM - G SERIES

ON CERTAIN G4500 MOTOR COACHES, THE TAG AXLE SWING ARM CAN BREAK AWAY.

NHTSA ID: 06V458000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 518

Consequence Summary:

IF THE TAG AXLE SWING ARM CRACKS AND REMAINS UNDETECTED, THE CRACKS CAN SPREAD AND POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A PARTIAL OR TOTAL SEPARATION OF THE TAG AXLE ASSEMBLY FROM THE COACH, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY 08V121.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 6, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

DEFROSTER SPEED CONTROLLERS/CARRIER

ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH A SLIDE SWITCH TO CONTROL THE DEFROSTER BLOWER SPEED, THERE IS A SPEED CONTROLLER FOR EACH OF THE TWO DEFROSTER FAN MOTORS. THE SPEED CONTROLLER MAY FAIL CAUSING THE FAN MOTOR TO OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY IN THE "HIGH" SPEED MODE, AND THE CARRIER SLIDE SWITCH MAY FAIL TO REDUCE OR OTHERWISE CONTROL THE FAN MOTOR SPEED.

NHTSA ID: 06V241000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 1,768

Consequence Summary:

THE SPEED CONTROLLER MAY OVERHEAT AND RESULT IN A THERMAL EVEN, SUCH AS SMOKING OR POSSIBLE FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFROSTER SPEED CONTROLLER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MOTOR COACH AT 1-800-241-2947.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 27, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TURBOCHARGER FAILURE/POSSIBLE FIRE/SERIES 60/DDC

ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSORS CAN FAIL.

NHTSA ID: 06V140000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 4,765

Consequence Summary:

A FIRE CAN RESULT SHOULD THE TURBOCHARGER FAIL.

Corrective Action:

DETROIT DIESEL IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E019000) AND WILL REMEDY THESE MOTOR COACHES. THE ENGINES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 313-592-3708 OR MOTOR COACH AT 866-624-2622.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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