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MCI recall R21-003

MCI calls it R21-003. NHTSA filed it as campaign 21V063000 on Feb 10, 2021: electrical system on the 2018–2021 MCI D45 CRT LE and 1 other MCI model, 1,229 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
21V0630002018–2021 MCI D45 CRT LE and 1 other MCI modelElectrical SystemFeb 10, 20211,229critical
Problem 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. Risk The power cables may chafe, increasing the risk of a fire. Fix 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.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 21V063000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. R21-003 is the number MCI assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 21V063000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is R21-003 the same recall as 21V063000?

Yes. R21-003 is MCI’s own number for it; 21V063000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does R21-003 cover?

2018–2021 MCI D45 CRT LE and 1 other MCI model, 1,229 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the R21-003 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.