NHTSA : 25V632000🔴 ⚠️ High severity

Campaign Details

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Defect Description

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 / Hazard

A short circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.

Proposed Solution

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 replace the batteries, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed November 12, 2025. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

🚗 Affected Vehicles3

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.