The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12V135000·Announced 2012-03-30

MCI J4500 Motor Coaches Recalled for Detaching Transom Windows

MCI is recalling 2009-2012 J4500 motor coaches because transom windows may detach due to inadequate bonding, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where windows may detach, explicitly increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Motor Coach Industries, Inc. (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 J4500 motor coaches. The recall involves 615 vehicles where the transom windows, located at the rear-most section on each side, may detach from the coach due to inadequate bonding.

A transom window may detach without warning, which increases the risk of personal injury or property damage. MCI will notify owners, and dealers will install mechanical retention clips on the transom windows free of charge. The safety recall began on June 5, 2012.

Owners may contact MCI at 1-800-241-2947 for more information. Customers may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
MCI J4500
Brand
MCI
Manufacturer
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
Category
Vehicle — Motor Coach
Hazard
Affected units
615

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • J4500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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