MCI recalls 683 coach buses over hazard light indicator that may not light up
On some buses, the dashboard reminder light may stay off when the hazard lights are on and the master run switch is off, so a driver may not notice them and other drivers could be confused, raising crash risk.
What to do
MCI will update the software for free, and owners will get letters in the mail expected on November 24, 2026. Owners can call MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
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Recall details
- Product
- Mci D4020istv, D4520, D45crte and 4 more 2018–2026
- Company
- Motor Coach Industries, Inc
- Hazard
- Without the illuminated reminder, the driver may fail to turn off the exterior lights when no longer needed. Hazard warning lights that remain activated unintentionally can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 683 vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 5, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V645000
- Model years: 2018–2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
- Defect
- Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2018-2026 buses. Please see the complete list of models above. The instrument panel indicator light may not illuminate when the hazard warning lights are on and the master run switch is in the 'Off' position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequence
- Without the illuminated reminder, the driver may fail to turn off the exterior lights when no longer needed. Hazard warning lights that remain activated unintentionally can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- MCI will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 24, 2026. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
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