MCI J4500 2019: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V233000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MCI | J4500 | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-06-26 | 2020-04-27 | 2020-04-27 |
Production Dates: 2017-05-01 - 2018-07-16
Manufacturers Involved: Motor Coach Industries
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB 481
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2272
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
Motor Coach Industries "MCI" is recalling certain model year 2014-2019 J4500 and 2018-2019 J3500 motor coaches. The brake hoses may crack or otherwise fail resulting in an air leak. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
A leaking brake hose could cause a delay in the actuation time of the front brake, which would increase vehicle's stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
MCI will notify owners to inspect the brake hoses and replace any hoses that are leaking or otherwise damaged. MCI will reimburse owners for the cost of the inspection, and will provide replacement parts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2020. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 481.
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.
