2000–2001 MCI 102D3, 2000–2001 MCI 102DL3, 2000–2001 MCI 102EL3 and 10 other models Recall: Specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was…
NHTSA campaign 13V498000 · Electrical System · filed Oct 17, 2013 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| MCI | 102D3 | 2000, 2001 |
| MCI | 102DL3 | 2000, 2001 |
| MCI | 102EL3 | 2000, 2001 |
| MCI | 102ELS3 | 2000, 2001 |
| MCI | D4000 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| MCI | D4005 | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| MCI | D4500 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| MCI | D4505 | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| MCI | E4500 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| MCI | E4500C | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| MCI | G4500 | 2003, 2004 |
| MCI | J4500 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| MCI | J4500C | 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 13V498000 (manufacturer number 401). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.