Recall 20V242000: 2015–2020 MCI D4505 and 2 other models
- Report received
- Apr 29, 2020
- Manufacturer
- Motor Coach Industries
- Potentially affected
- 641vehicles
- Model years
- 2015–2020
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 2015-2016 D4000, 2015-2020 D4500 and D4505, 2016-2020 J4500, 2018 J3500, and 2017 D4005 buses. The seat belts may not extend from the retracted position, rendering the seat belt unusable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Possible consequence
Inability to use the seat belt may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
MCI will notify the affected owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belts, as necessary, free of charge. MCI issued owners an interim notification June 26, 2020. The recall began January 13, 2021. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 482.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2015 MCI D45000 complaints
- 2016 MCI D45000 complaints
- 2017 MCI D45000 complaints
- 2018 MCI D45000 complaints
- 2019 MCI D45000 complaints
- 2020 MCI D45000 complaints
- 2015 MCI D45050 complaints
- 2016 MCI D45050 complaints
- 2017 MCI D45051 complaints
- 2018 MCI D45050 complaints
- 2019 MCI D45050 complaints
- 2020 MCI D45050 complaints
- 2016 MCI J45000 complaints
- 2017 MCI J45000 complaints
- 2018 MCI J45000 complaints
- 2019 MCI J45000 complaints
- 2020 MCI J45000 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.