MCI J4500 2018: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V526000

Make Model Year
MCI J4500 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-10-30 2020-08-31 2020-09-01

Production Dates: 2017-02-16 - 2018-02-23

Manufacturers Involved: Motor Coach Industries

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB 486

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1561

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

Motor Coach Industries "MCI" is recalling certain 2017-2020 J4500 motor coaches. The coolant hose may fail, resulting in a low coolant warning followed by an engine shut down sequence, as well as the potential for engine coolant spilling on the roadway.

Consequence

The spilled coolant may increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase their risk of injury.

Remedy

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant hose, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 486.

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.