Mci recall — Traction Battery
NHTSA · September 19, 2025
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V632000 (Mci), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 12.
- Component: Traction Battery.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Motor Coach Industries, Inc
- Source ID
- 25V632000
Defect
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2024 D45CRTE, D45CRTELE, and 2025 J4500E coaches. The high voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when charging to near or full capacity.
Consequence
A short circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective action
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Owners are also advised to avoid charging vehicles above 75% capacity. MCI will either replace the batteries, repurchase the vehicles, offer a vehicle trade-in or a reimbursement, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 8, 2026. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Mci | D45Crte | 2024 |
| Mci | D45Crtele | 2024 |
| Mci | J4500E | 2025 |
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