MCI J4500 2009: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V172000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MCI | J4500 | 2009 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-05-09 | 2014-04-04 | 2014-04-10 |
Production Dates: 2008-10-01 - 2013-10-31
Manufacturers Involved: Motor Coach Industries
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 408
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 957
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Motor Coach Industries "MCI" is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 E4500 and J4500 motorcoaches manufactured October 2008 through October 2013, and equipped with passenger seats with 3-point seat belts. The seat track for the second row passenger seats may be missing a weld at the end of the seat track where it enters the frame structure.
In the event of a crash, the seat may detach from its floor mounting, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
MCI will notify owners, and dealers will modify the seat anchorage, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2014. Owners may contact MCI at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is 408.
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.
