2018 Mci J4500 — Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Published October 31, 2017 · Recall initiated: October 30, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V687000, published October 31, 2017 and initiated October 30, 2017. Recalling firm: Motor Coach Industries, Inc; 2018 Mci J4500 — Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.
What's the hazard
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2018 MCI J4500 buses. The primary air line was incorrectly hooked to the secondary air pressure gauge and the secondary air line was hooked to the primary air pressure gauge. As such, these buses fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems.
What to do
MCI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air lines for proper connection, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2017. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-29471. MCI's number for this recall is SB 455.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MCI
- Model
- J4500
- Manufacturer
- Motor Coach Industries, Inc
- Lot
- 2018 MCI J4500
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Mci J4500 — Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V687000 on October 31, 2017. Reported hazard: Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2018 MCI J4500 buses. The primary air line was incorrectly hooked to the secondary air pressure gauge and the secondary air line was hooked to the primary air pressure gauge. As such, these buses fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems.
What should I do if I have this product?
MCI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air lines for proper connection, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2017. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-29471. MCI's number for this recall is SB 455.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MCI. Model: J4500.