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Automotive · United States · 2025-08-29

Motor Coach Industries J4500E, D45CRTELE, D45CRTE coaches steering gear bolts may loosen

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-08-29
Manufacturer	Motor Coach Industries
Models affected	D45CRTE, D45CRTELE, J4500E
Model year	2024, 2021, 2023-2024, 2020-2021, 2023, 2025
Units affected	59
Defect	Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2020-2021 J4500E, 2021 D45CRTELE, 2023 J4500E, 2023-2024 D45CRTELE, 2024 D45CRTE, and 2025 J4500E buses. An inadequate weld on the high voltage battery busbar and incorrect software may cause the battery module to overheat._x000D_ A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Remedy	MCI will inspect and replace the battery module as necessary. MCI will also update the BMS software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 17, 2025. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
Recall number	25V567000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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