MCI Recalls 2007-2010 Motor Coaches Due to Seat Belt Defect

Plain-English summary

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 MCI E4500 and J4500 motor coaches. The affected vehicles were manufactured between November 21, 2006, and August 27, 2009, and are equipped with specific Recaro Automotive Seating Ergo M bus driver seats.

The defect involves the manufacturing of the affected seats, where the tether bar may push into the retractor panel door. This interference can prevent the seat belt locking mechanism from functioning as intended. If the mechanism fails, the bus driver may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and retrofit the seats free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2015. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product

MCI J4500, E4500

Brand

MCI

Manufacturer

Motor Coach Industries

Category

Vehicle — Motor Coach

Hazard

• seat-belt-failure
• crash-injury

Affected units

21

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Distribution

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