Recall 17V360000: 2014–2017 MCI J4500

Report received

Jun 2, 2017

Manufacturer

Motor Coach Industries

Potentially affected

1,100vehicles

Model years

2014–2017

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 2014-2017 J4500 motor coaches equipped with ZF front axles. In the affected vehicles, the front brake hose routing clamps may have been over-tightened, possibly damaging the brake hose wall reinforcement. If the brake hose wall reinforcement is damaged, the brake hose may leak. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Possible consequence

If the front brake hoses leak, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the clamp tightness, replacing any damaged brake hoses, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2017. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 454.

Affected model years

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

• 2014 MCI J45000 complaints
• 2015 MCI J45000 complaints
• 2016 MCI J45000 complaints
• 2017 MCI J45000 complaints