Recall 15V389000: 2013–2015 MCI J4500 and 2 other models

Report received

Jun 19, 2015

Manufacturer

Motor Coach Industries

Potentially affected

232vehicles

Model years

2013–2015

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 2014 D4500 vehicles manufactured December 19, 2013, to April 14, 2014, 2013-2014 D4505 vehicles manufactured February 1, 2013, to April 22, 2014, and 2013-2015 J4500 vehicles manufactured November 26, 2013, to May 22, 2015. The affected motorcoaches are equipped with hub carriers that may have areas of porosity which could result in the hub carrier leaking oil or cracking.

Possible consequence

Cracks in the hub may result in hub failure, which could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will begin a routine inspection process to identify any hub carrier leaks. When parts become available, the affected hub carriers will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2015. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 425.

Affected model years

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

• 2014 MCI D45000 complaints
• 2013 MCI D45050 complaints
• 2014 MCI D45050 complaints
• 2013 MCI J45000 complaints
• 2014 MCI J45000 complaints
• 2015 MCI J45000 complaints