Recall 09V115000: 2008–2009 MCI J4500

Report received

Apr 8, 2009

Manufacturer

Motor coach industries, inc

Potentially affected

316vehicles

Model years

2008–2009

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Mci is recalling 316 my 2008-2009 j4500 coach vehicles. These vehicles may contain a distorted valve in the automatic traction control (atc) and/or electronic stability control (esc) systems. Under certain conditions, the valve may stick in the open position and cause full service brake pressure to be applied to either the front axle brakes or the drive and tag axle brakes, depending on whether the distorted valve is a front or rear valve.

Possible consequence

In the event the valve sticks in an open position and causes full service brake pressure to be applied, a vehicle may experience brake lock-up once the vehicle slows to 5 mph, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the atc valves free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2009. Owners may contact mci at 847-285-2000.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2008 MCI J45000 complaints
• 2009 MCI J45000 complaints