Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V498000 Reported October 17, 2013

Battery equalizers/dc-dc converters-possible fire

Q: What is recall 13V498000?

NHTSA recall 13V498000 was issued by Motor Coach Industries, Inc on October 17, 2013. It addresses: Battery equalizers/dc-dc converters-possible fire. The recall affects approximately 10,016 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Motor Coach Industries, Inc · N/A · 10,016 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

13V498000

Manufacturer Campaign

401

Manufacturer

Motor Coach Industries, Inc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

10,016

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 17, 2013

Completion Rate

34.55

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Motor Coach Industries, Inc dealer and reference recall ID 13V498000 or campaign 401.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 13V498000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V498000?

NHTSA recall 13V498000 was issued by Motor Coach Industries, Inc on October 17, 2013. It addresses: Battery equalizers/dc-dc converters-possible fire. The recall affects approximately 10,016 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Motor Coach Industries, Inc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V498000 or the manufacturer campaign number 401. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.