13 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 2016-09-30
Description
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2017 j4500 motorcoaches manufactured march 14, 2016, to august 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may experience a multiplexing programming error that will not provide any visual or audible warnings if the vehicle's primary service brake air reservoir system has low pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, air brake systems.
Consequence
If the driver is unaware that the service brakes have low air pressure, the brakes may apply automatically, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mci will notify owners, and dealers will correct the programming of the multiplexing system, free of charge. The recall began on october 18, 2016. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. Mci's number for this recall is sb 439.
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 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 2016-09-30
Description
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2017 j4500 motorcoaches manufactured march 14, 2016, to august 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may experience a multiplexing programming error that will not provide any visual or audible warnings if the vehicle's primary service brake air reservoir system has low pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, air brake systems.
Consequence
If the driver is unaware that the service brakes have low air pressure, the brakes may apply automatically, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mci will notify owners, and dealers will correct the programming of the multiplexing system, free of charge. The recall began on october 18, 2016. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. Mci's number for this recall is sb 439.
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: 2016-09-30
Description
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2017 j4500 motorcoaches manufactured march 14, 2016, to august 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may experience a multiplexing programming error that will not provide any visual or audible warnings if the vehicle's primary service brake air reservoir system has low pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, air brake systems.
Consequence
If the driver is unaware that the service brakes have low air pressure, the brakes may apply automatically, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mci will notify owners, and dealers will correct the programming of the multiplexing system, free of charge. The recall began on october 18, 2016. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. Mci's number for this recall is sb 439.
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
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 - 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 #6 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Posted on: 2020-09-01
Description
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain 2017-2020 j4500 motor coaches. The coolant hose may fail, resulting in a low coolant warning followed by an engine shut down sequence, as well as the potential for engine coolant spilling on the roadway.
Consequence
The spilled coolant may increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase their risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Mci will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant hose, free of charge. The recall began october 30, 2020. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. Mci's number for this recall is sb 486.
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 #7 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Posted on: 2020-09-01
Description
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain 2017-2020 j4500 motor coaches. The coolant hose may fail, resulting in a low coolant warning followed by an engine shut down sequence, as well as the potential for engine coolant spilling on the roadway.
Consequence
The spilled coolant may increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase their risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Mci will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant hose, free of charge. The recall began october 30, 2020. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. Mci's number for this recall is sb 486.
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 #8 - 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 #9 - 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 #10 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-05-19
Description
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain 2017-2018 d4000, 2017-2019 d4005, d4000istv, d4505, 2017-2020 d4500, j4500, 2018-2020 d45crtle, and 2018-2021 j3500 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on june 28, 2021. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. Mci's number for this recall is r21-009.
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 #11 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-05-19
Description
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain 2017-2018 d4000, 2017-2019 d4005, d4000istv, d4505, 2017-2020 d4500, j4500, 2018-2020 d45crtle, and 2018-2021 j3500 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on june 28, 2021. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. Mci's number for this recall is r21-009.
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 #12 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2021-09-27
Description
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain 2018 d4000, 2018-2020 d4005, d4000istv, 2017-2020 d4500, d4505, 2018-2021 j3500, 2017-2021 j4500, 2020 d4520, and 2018-2021 d45crtle motorcoaches. The main distribution panel (mdp) located within the battery compartment contains a circuit board that may fail.
Consequence
Mdp circuit board failure can result in a fire or an unexpected vehicle shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mci service centers will remove the mdp and install a new main disconnect and circuit breaker panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 12, 2021. Owners may contact mci's customer service at 1-800-241-2947. Mci's number for this recall is r21-010.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #13 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2021-09-27
Description
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain 2018 d4000, 2018-2020 d4005, d4000istv, 2017-2020 d4500, d4505, 2018-2021 j3500, 2017-2021 j4500, 2020 d4520, and 2018-2021 d45crtle motorcoaches. The main distribution panel (mdp) located within the battery compartment contains a circuit board that may fail.
Consequence
Mdp circuit board failure can result in a fire or an unexpected vehicle shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mci service centers will remove the mdp and install a new main disconnect and circuit breaker panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 12, 2021. Owners may contact mci's customer service at 1-800-241-2947. Mci's number for this recall is r21-010.
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.nhtsa.gov.