6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEATS
Posted on: 2015-12-22
Description
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.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat may detach from its floor mounting, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Corrective Action
Mci will notify owners, and dealers will correct the seat mounting, free of charge. The recall began on january 12, 2016. Owners may contact mci at 1-800-241-2947. Mci's number for this recall is sb 430.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Posted on: 2016-07-06
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
Mci will notify owners, and dealers will tighten and secure the window mounting hardware, free of charge. The recall began on july 22, 2016. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. Mci's number for this recall is sb 433b.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 2020-04-27
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
Mci will notify owners to inspect the brake hoses and replace any hoses that are leaking or otherwise damaged. Mci will reimburse owners for the cost of the inspection, and will provide replacement parts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began june 26, 2020. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. Mci's number for this recall is sb 481.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2020-04-27
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
Mci will notify owners to inspect the brake hoses and replace any hoses that are leaking or otherwise damaged. Mci will reimburse owners for the cost of the inspection, and will provide replacement parts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began june 26, 2020. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. Mci's number for this recall is sb 481.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2020-04-30
Description
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.
Consequence
Inability to use the seat belt may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mci will notify the affected owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belts, as necessary, free of charge. Mci issued owners an interim notification june 26, 2020. The recall began january 13, 2021. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. Mci's number for this recall is sb 482.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #6 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2020-04-30
Description
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.
Consequence
Inability to use the seat belt may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mci will notify the affected owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belts, as necessary, free of charge. Mci issued owners an interim notification june 26, 2020. The recall began january 13, 2021. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. Mci's number for this recall is sb 482.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.