Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V063000 Reported February 10, 2021

Improperly installed power cables

Motor Coach Industries, Inc · Electrical System · 1,229 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V063000
Manufacturer Campaign
R21-003
Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries, Inc
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
1,229
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 10, 2021
Completion Rate
78.34

Defect Summary

Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain 2018-2021 j4500 and 2018-2020 d45crtle vehicles. the power cables may have been improperly installed and routed in the vehicle battery compartment, which may result in chafing.

Safety Consequence

The power cables may chafe, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Mci will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary, correct the clearance for the power cables in the battery compartment, free of charge. the recall began march 12, 2021. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. mci's number for this recall is r21-003.

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 21V063000 or campaign R21-003.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V063000

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

What is recall 21V063000?

NHTSA recall 21V063000 was issued by Motor Coach Industries, Inc on February 10, 2021. It addresses: Improperly installed power cables. The recall affects approximately 1,229 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Motor Coach Industries, Inc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V063000 or the manufacturer campaign number R21-003. 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.