Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2000-2012 D, E, G and J series coaches manufactured January 2000 through June 2011 and equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka ‘potting’, compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Motor Coach Industries – Battery Equalizers/DC-DC Converters-Possible Fire
| Report Received Date | 10/17/2013 |
| NHTSA ID | 13V498000 |
| Consequence Summary | Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective Action | MCI will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers, free of charge. Owners may contact MCI at 1-847-285-2000. This campaign is MCI service bulletin 401. |
| Recall Code | 401 |
| Potentially Affected | 10016 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V498000) |
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