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2021 Mci D45crtele

Routine

No owner complaints are on file for this vehicle. It has been recalled 2 times.

2 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery25V567000
Filed Aug 29, 202559 vehiclesMotor Coach Industries

Defect. 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.

Risk. A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy. 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.

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery24V625000
Filed Aug 20, 202424 vehiclesMotor Coach Industries

Defect. Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2021 D45CRTeLE vehicles. An error in the battery module software may cause an over-current condition during battery charging, resulting in battery damage.

Risk. Battery damage can cause battery cells to short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy. MCI will replace the batteries, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2024
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20240200Routine
20230100Routine
2021 — this page0200Routine

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Reading this record

No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Aug 29, 2025. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.