Recall 20V526000: 2017–2020 MCI J4500

Report received

Aug 31, 2020

Manufacturer

Motor Coach Industries

Potentially affected

1,561vehicles

Model years

2017–2020

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 2017-2020 J4500 motor coaches. The coolant hose may fail, resulting in a low coolant warning followed by an engine shut down sequence, as well as the potential for engine coolant spilling on the roadway.

Possible consequence

The spilled coolant may increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase their risk of injury.

Remedy

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant hose, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 486.

Affected model years

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

• 2017 MCI J45000 complaints
• 2018 MCI J45000 complaints
• 2019 MCI J45000 complaints
• 2020 MCI J45000 complaints