MCI Recalls 2016 J4500 Motor Coaches Due to Seat Mounting Defect
Motor Coach Industries is recalling 2016 MCI J4500 motor coaches because a seat mounting bolt may be installed incorrectly, increasing injury risk in a crash.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seat mounting) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2016 MCI J4500 motor coaches manufactured between August 26, 2015, and December 3, 2015. These vehicles are equipped with Kiel passenger seats. The recall is due to a defect where one of the seat mounting bolts was installed incorrectly during assembly.
In the event of a crash, the seat may detach from its floor mounting, which increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant. MCI will notify owners, and dealers will correct the seat mounting free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2016.
Owners may contact MCI at 1-800-241-2947 for more information. MCI's number for this recall is SB 430. 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.
The recalled product
- Product
- MCI J4500
- Brand
- MCI
- Manufacturer
- Motor Coach Industries
- Category
- Vehicle — Motor Coach
- Affected units
- 9
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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