2018–2020 MCI D45 CRT LE, 2018–2021 MCI J4500 Recall: Power cables may have been improperly installed and routed in the vehicle…
NHTSA campaign 21V063000 · Electrical System · filed Feb 10, 2021 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2018-2021 J4500 and 2018-2020 D45CRTLE vehicles. The power cables may have been improperly installed and routed in the vehicle battery compartment, which may result in chafing.
The risk
The power cables may chafe, 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 dealers will inspect and if necessary, correct the clearance for the power cables in the battery compartment, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is R21-003.
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
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Other campaigns involving MCI vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 21V063000 (manufacturer number R21-003). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.