Recall 97V-053: 1994–1997 MCI 102D3, 1993–1997 MCI 102DL3

MOTOR COACH IND., INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Apr 3, 1997, covering about 3,300 vehicles.

NHTSA number
97V-053
Report date
Apr 3, 1997
Vehicles affected
3,300
Owners notified
Sep 30, 1997

The problem

Vehicle description: buses equipped with 4-stroke cycle engines. Engine compartment fires have occurred at or near the webasto diesel fueled auxiliary heater.

The risk

Personal injury and property damage can occur due to an engine compartment fire.

The fix

Mci is asking coach operators to disable the webasto heater by disconnecting the appropriate fuses.

Notes

Owner notification was completed september 30, 1997.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 1-701-825-6234.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

ManufacturerMOTOR COACH IND., INC.
ComponentEquipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer › Lpg Systems › Furnace
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number97V053000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
MCI 102D31994, 1995, 1996, 1997All years
MCI 102DL31993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 97V-053?

Vehicle description: buses equipped with 4-stroke cycle engines. Engine compartment fires have occurred at or near the webasto diesel fueled auxiliary heater.

How is recall 97V-053 fixed?

Mci is asking coach operators to disable the webasto heater by disconnecting the appropriate fuses.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.