MCI D4505 2015: SEAT BELTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V242000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MCI | D4505 | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-01-13 | 2020-04-29 | 2020-04-30 |
Production Dates: 2010-12-15 - 2015-12-04
Manufacturers Involved: Motor Coach Industries
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB 482
Component: SEAT BELTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 641
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208
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."
Inability to use the seat belt may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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.
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.
