2014 Mci J4500 | 2015 Mci J4500 | 2016 Mci J4500 | 2017 Mci J4500 | 2018 Mci J4500 | 2019 Mci J4500 | 2019 Mci J3500 | 2018 Mci J3500 — Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Published April 27, 2020 · Recall initiated: April 27, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V233000, published April 27, 2020. Recalling firm: Motor Coach Industries, Inc; 2014 Mci J4500 | 2015 Mci J4500 | 2016 Mci J4500 | 2017 Mci J4500 | 2018 Mci J4500 | 2019 Mci J4500 | 2019 Mci J3500 | 2018 Mci J3500 — Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MCI
- Model
- J4500
- Manufacturer
- Motor Coach Industries, Inc
- Lot
- 2014 MCI J4500 | 2015 MCI J4500 | 2016 MCI J4500 | 2017 MCI J4500 | 2018 MCI J4500 | 2019 MCI J4500 | 2019 MCI J3500 | 2018 MCI J3500
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Mci J4500 | 2015 Mci J4500 | 2016 Mci J4500 | 2017 Mci J4500 | 2018 Mci J4500 | 2019 Mci J4500 | 2019 Mci J3500 | 2018 Mci J3500 — Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V233000 on April 27, 2020. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MCI. Model: J4500.