Recall 26V645000 scope
Recall 26V645000
Hazard Indicator Light Not Displayed on Instrument Panel/FMVSS 108 • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • reported Oct 5, 2026 • • 683 units affected
View official record on NHTSA.gov · federal source of truth
- Campaign
- 26V645000
- Recall Type
- Vehicle
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Make
- MCI
- Model Years
- 2018–2026
- Affected Units
- 683
- Country
- US
- Data As Of
- Oct 21, 2026
What this recall is about, in plain English
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2018-2026 buses. Without the illuminated reminder, the driver may fail to turn off the exterior lights when no longer needed. MCI will update the software, free of charge.
Synthesized from the NHTSA defect summary, consequence, and remedy fields shown below.
This recall describes a safety risk and the remedy is still pending. Affected vehicles should be parked or driven only as needed until the manufacturer issues guidance. Always verify directly with the manufacturer or your dealer using the campaign number.
Risk Summary (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.
Defect Summary
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."
Remedy
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.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
31 vehicles under this recall
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MCI | D4020 | 2026 |
| MCI | D4020ISTV | 2026 |
| MCI | D4020ISTV | 2025 |
| MCI | D4020ISTV | 2024 |
| MCI | D4520 | 2026 |
| MCI | D4520 | 2025 |
| MCI | D4520 | 2024 |
| MCI | D4520 | 2023 |
| MCI | D4520 | 2022 |
| MCI | D4520 | 2021 |
| MCI | D4520 | 2020 |
| MCI | D4520 | 2018 |
| MCI | D45CRT | 2026 |
| MCI | D45CRT | 2025 |
| MCI | D45CRT | 2024 |
| MCI | D45CRT | 2023 |
| MCI | D45CRT | 2022 |
| MCI | D45CRT | 2021 |
| MCI | D45CRTE | 2024 |
| MCI | D45CRTELE | 2023 |
| MCI | D45CRTELE | 2022 |
| MCI | D45CRTELE | 2021 |
| MCI | D45CRTLE | 2026 |
| MCI | D45CRTLE | 2025 |
| MCI | D45CRTLE | 2024 |
| MCI | D45CRTLE | 2023 |
| MCI | D45CRTLE | 2022 |
| MCI | D45CRTLE | 2021 |
| MCI | D45CRTLE | 2020 |
| MCI | D45CRTLE | 2019 |
| MCI | D45CRTLE | 2018 |
Official Sources & Documents
Links to NHTSA.gov and Part 573 recall reports when available — hosted by NHTSA, not TruckCodex
- NHT Go to Recall
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How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: See the Fleet Recall Workflow Guide for the operator workflow to sweep your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.
How to verify your vehicle is affected
- Find your VIN. Locate your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number on the lower-left corner of your windshield, on the driver's-door jamb sticker, or on your vehicle registration. The VIN is the only reliable way to confirm whether a specific vehicle falls under a recall — make/model/year alone is not enough.
- Check your VIN on this site. Enter the VIN at /vin/ to see every open recall tied to your specific vehicle, including 26V645000. Our lookup pulls directly from the NHTSA recall database and refreshes daily.
- Cross-reference with the official NHTSA recall search. For a second source of truth, run the same VIN through https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls. If both this site and NHTSA show the same campaign as open for your VIN, it applies — schedule the repair.
- Contact your dealer if affected. Bring the campaign number, your VIN, and your registration to an authorized dealer for the make. The dealer performs the remedy at no cost. If you've already paid for a related repair, bring the receipt — the manufacturer is required to reimburse pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect.