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Motor Coach - Failure of exhaust bellows pipe
Official notice
16 Apr 2013
Last checked
16 Apr 2013
An official NHTSA notice concerns Motor Coach - Failure of exhaust bellows pipe. During a regeneration process to clean exhaust emissions, if the bellows pipe has failed, the hot exhaust gases may not be contained, resulting in a fire. Published 2013-04-16.
What to do now
Mci will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the bellows pipes, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on april 29, 2013. Customers may contact mci at 1-847-285-2000.
Units affected
155
Recall number
MCI SB #397
Official notice
2013-04-16
The hazard
The hazard
During a regeneration process to clean exhaust emissions, if the bellows pipe has failed, the hot exhaust gases may not be contained, resulting in a fire.
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Brand: Motor Coach. Contact: Motor Coach Industries, Inc.
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