NHTSA recall,
MCI D4020 (2026), MCI D4020ISTV (2024-2026), MCI D4520 (2018, 2020-2026), and 4 more
The instrument panel indicator light may not illuminate when hazard lights are on, which can confuse drivers and increase crash risk.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
Motor Coach Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2026 MCI D45CRTELE buses because 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. This affects 683 vehicles nationwide and fails to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, 'Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.'
Without the illuminated reminder, the driver may fail to turn off the exterior lights when no longer needed.
The recall was reported to NHTSA on October 5, 2026. MCI will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 24, 2026.
What to do
If you own a vehicle in this recall:
- Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- MCI will update the software, free of charge.
- Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 24, 2026. You may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
- Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 24, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
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.
Is your MCI affected?
7 models
These models and years may be affected.
- D4020, model years
- D4020ISTV, model years
- D4520, model years
- D45CRT, model years
- D45CRTE, model years
- D45CRTELE, model years
- D45CRTLE, model years
Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.
Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- Motor Coach Industries, Inc
- Component
- Electrical system defect
- Campaign
- 26V645000
- Vehicles affected
- 683
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters expected
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-800-241-2947
Timeline
Reported to NHTSA
Listed on Recall Canary
Summary updated
