MCI D4505 2009: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 10V409000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MCI | D4505 | 2009 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2010-09-15 | 2010-09-09 | 2010-09-14 |
Production Dates: 2009-04-30 - 2009-07-31
Manufacturers Involved: Motor Coach Industries
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 349
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 105
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
MCI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 D4005 AND D4505 MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH A NATIONAL SEATING COMPANY DRIVER'S SEAT CONTAINING A STABILUS BLOC-O-LIFT SHOCK. THE DRIVER'S SEAT SHOCK DAMPER MAY BREAK ALLOWING THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO UNEXPECTEDLY DROP TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT WARNING.
IN THE EVENT THIS SHOULD OCCUR WHILE THE BUS IS IN OPERATION, THE DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
MCI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE SEAT SHOCK AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-241-2947.
MCI'S RECALL CAMPAIGN 349.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
