Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V370000 Reported June 9, 2014

Headlights may unintentionally turn off

Motor Coach Industries, Inc · Exterior Lighting · 686 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V370000
Manufacturer Campaign
413
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
686
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 9, 2014
Completion Rate
73.18

Defect Summary

Motor coach industries, inc. (mci) is recalling certain model year 2014 d4000, d4005, d4000istv, d4500, d4505, and j4500 motor coaches manufactured july 2013 to april 2014. the multiplex electrical systems controller may unintentionally turn off the vehicle's headlights while the vehicle is in gear.

Safety Consequence

If the headlights turn off while the vehicle is in operation, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Mci will notify owners, and dealers will update the multiplex controller software, free of charge. The recall began in july 2014. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. mci's number for this recall is 413.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Motor Coach Industries, Inc dealer and reference recall ID 14V370000 or campaign 413.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V370000

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

What is recall 14V370000?

NHTSA recall 14V370000 was issued by Motor Coach Industries, Inc on June 9, 2014. It addresses: Headlights may unintentionally turn off. The recall affects approximately 686 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Motor Coach Industries, Inc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V370000 or the manufacturer campaign number 413. 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.