2001–2002 MCI G4500 Recall: ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, THE ELECTRICAL CABLE ATTACHED TO THE B+ STUD…
NHTSA campaign 02V284000 · Electrical System · filed Oct 30, 2002 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
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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.
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 02V284000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.