Recall 17V687000: 2018 MCI J4500

Report received

Oct 30, 2017

Manufacturer

Motor Coach Industries

Potentially affected

35vehicles

Model years

2018

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 2018 MCI J4500 buses. The primary air line was incorrectly hooked to the secondary air pressure gauge and the secondary air line was hooked to the primary air pressure gauge. As such, these buses fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Possible consequence

The incorrect air pressure readings may increase the risk of a crash by delaying the driver's reaction to addressing the low air condition.

Remedy

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air lines for proper connection, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2017. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-29471. MCI's number for this recall is SB 455.

Affected model years

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

• 2018 MCI J45000 complaints