MCI ( 09V432000 )

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
MCI / D4000		2003-2007
MCI / D4500		2002-2009
MCI / D4505		2007
Manufacturer: MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC		Mfr’s Report Date: NOV 02, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V432000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: INTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number of Units Affected: 701

Summary: MCI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2009 TRANSIT BUSES, EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.

Consequence: A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND FIRE.

Remedy: MCI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND LUMINATOR WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE LUMINATOR’S DEFECT REPORT 09E-054. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LUMINATOR AT 1-972-516-3033 OR MCI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-241-2947.

Notes: MCI RECALL NO. 335. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .