MCI J4500 2016: SEATS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V862000

Make Model Year
MCI J4500 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-01-12 2015-12-22 2015-12-22

Production Dates: 2015-08-26 - 2015-12-03

Manufacturers Involved: Motor Coach Industries

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB 430

Component: SEATS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Motor Coach Industries "MCI" is recalling certain model year 2016 MCI J4500 motor coaches manufactured August 26, 2015, to December 3, 2015, and equipped with Kiel passenger seats. During assembly, one of the seat mounting bolts was installed incorrectly.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, the seat may detach from its floor mounting, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Remedy

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will correct the seat mounting, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2016. Owners may contact MCI at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 430.

Notes

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.