NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Motor Coach Industries, Inc - High Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire
Published: August 29, 2025Recall ID: 25V567000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2020-2021 J4500E, 2021 D45CRTELE, 2023 J4500E, 2023-2024 D45CRTELE, 2024 D45CRTE, and 2025 J4500E buses. An inadequate weld on the high voltage battery busbar and incorrect software may cause the battery module to overheat.
Affected Products
High Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | High Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire |
| Nhtsa id | 25V567000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V567000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Motor Coach Industries, Inc |
| Defect summary | Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2020-2021 J4500E, 2021 D45CRTELE, 2023 J4500E, 2023-2024 D45CRTELE, 2024 D45CRTE, and 2025 J4500E buses. An inadequate weld on the high voltage battery busbar and incorrect software may cause the battery module to overheat. |
| Completion rate | 89.83 |
| Corrective action | MCI will inspect and replace the battery module as necessary. MCI will also update the BMS software. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. |
| Consequence summary | A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire. |
| Potentially affected | 59 |
| Report received date | 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |