MCI J4500 2018: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V687000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MCI | J4500 | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-12-12 | 2017-10-30 | 2017-10-31 |
Production Dates: 2017-02-16 - 2017-09-28
Manufacturers Involved: Motor Coach Industries
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB 455
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 35
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
Motor Coach Industries "MCI" is recalling certain 2018 MCI J4500 buses. The primary air line was incorrectly hooked to the secondary air pressure gauge and the secondary air line was hooked to the primary air pressure gauge. As such, these buses fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
The incorrect air pressure readings may increase the risk of a crash by delaying the driver's reaction to addressing the low air condition.
MCI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air lines for proper connection, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2017. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-29471. MCI's number for this recall is SB 455.
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.
