Recall 14V172000: 2009–2014 MCI J4500 and 1 other model

Report received

Apr 4, 2014

Manufacturer

Motor Coach Industries

Potentially affected

957vehicles

Model years

2009–2014

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

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 E4500 and J4500 motorcoaches manufactured October 2008 through October 2013, and equipped with passenger seats with 3-point seat belts. The seat track for the second row passenger seats may be missing a weld at the end of the seat track where it enters the frame structure.

Possible consequence

In the event of a crash, the seat may detach from its floor mounting, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.

Remedy

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will modify the seat anchorage, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2014. Owners may contact MCI at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is 408.

Affected model years

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

• 2009 MCI E45000 complaints
• 2010 MCI E45000 complaints
• 2011 MCI E45000 complaints
• 2012 MCI E45000 complaints
• 2013 MCI E45000 complaints
• 2014 MCI E45000 complaints
• 2009 MCI J45000 complaints
• 2010 MCI J45000 complaints
• 2011 MCI J45000 complaints
• 2012 MCI J45001 complaints
• 2013 MCI J45000 complaints
• 2014 MCI J45000 complaints