Recall 20V233000: 2014–2019 MCI J4500

Report received

Apr 27, 2020

Manufacturer

Motor Coach Industries

Potentially affected

2,272vehicles

Model years

2014–2019

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 2014-2019 J4500 and 2018-2019 J3500 motor coaches. The brake hoses may crack or otherwise fail resulting in an air 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

A leaking brake hose could cause a delay in the actuation time of the front brake, which would increase vehicle's stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MCI will notify owners to inspect the brake hoses and replace any hoses that are leaking or otherwise damaged. MCI will reimburse owners for the cost of the inspection, and will provide replacement parts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2020. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 481.

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
• 2018 MCI J45000 complaints
• 2019 MCI J45000 complaints