MCI J4500 2016: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V360000

Make Model Year
MCI J4500 2016
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

Summary

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."

Consequence

If the front brake hoses leak, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.