NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Motor Coach Industries, Inc - High Voltage Battery System May Short Circuit
Published: September 20, 2025Recall ID: 25V632000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A short circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2024 D45CRTE, D45CRTELE, and 2025 J4500E coaches. The high voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when charging to near or full capacity.
Affected Products
High Voltage Battery System May Short Circuit
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | High Voltage Battery System May Short Circuit |
| Nhtsa id | 25V632000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V632000 |
| 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 2024 D45CRTE, D45CRTELE, and 2025 J4500E coaches. The high voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when charging to near or full capacity. |
| Corrective action | Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Owners are also advised to avoid charging vehicles above 75% capacity. MCI will either replace the batteries, repurchase the vehicles, offer a vehicle trade-in or a reimbursement, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 8, 2026. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. |
| Consequence summary | A short circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire. |
| Potentially affected | 12 |
| Report received date | 2025-09-20T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |