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2016 MCI J4500

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2016 MCI J4500 Summary

2016

Model Year

0

Total Complaints

6

Total Recalls

5250

Vehicles Affected

Recalls

2016 MCI J4500

641 vehicles affected

20V242000

SEAT BELTS

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2015-2016 D4000, 2015-2020 D4500 and D4505, 2016-2020 J4500, 2018 J3500, and 2017 D4005 buses. The seat belts may not extend from the retracted position, rendering the seat belt unusable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Risk: Inability to use the seat belt may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

2016 MCI J4500

2272 vehicles affected

20V233000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2014-2019 J4500 and 2018-2019 J3500 motor coaches. The brake hoses may crack or otherwise fail resulting in an air leak. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Risk: A leaking brake hose could cause a delay in the actuation time of the front brake, which would increase vehicle's stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.

2016 MCI J4500

1165 vehicles affected

17V207000

SUSPENSION

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2014 -2016 J4500 vehicles. The front sway bar on these vehicles may crack at the bushing/clamp locations.

Risk: If the sway bar cracks, it can detach from the vehicle, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

2016 MCI J4500

1100 vehicles affected

17V360000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2014-2017 J4500 motor coaches equipped with ZF front axles. In the affected vehicles, the front brake hose routing clamps may have been over-tightened, possibly damaging the brake hose wall reinforcement. If the brake hose wall reinforcement is damaged, the brake hose may leak. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Risk: If the front brake hoses leak, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.

2016 MCI J4500

63 vehicles affected

16V510000

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 J4500 vehicles manufactured April 14, 2015, to February 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the non-egress single pane passenger windows may have improperly installed mounting hardware, allowing the windows to open unexpectedly at the bottom.

Risk: A window that opens unexpectedly as a result of a crash or contact with the window may allow the passenger to be ejected from the bus, increasing their risk of injury.

2016 MCI J4500

9 vehicles affected

15V862000

SEATS

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2016 MCI J4500 motor coaches manufactured August 26, 2015, to December 3, 2015, and equipped with Kiel passenger seats. During assembly, one of the seat mounting bolts was installed incorrectly.

Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat may detach from its floor mounting, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Complaints

No complaints found.