MCI J4500 2014: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V360000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MCI | J4500 | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-07-14 | 2017-06-02 | 2017-06-06 |
Production Dates: 2014-04-22 - 2017-05-09
Manufacturers Involved: Motor Coach Industries
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB 454
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1100
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
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."
If the front brake hoses leak, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
