The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V702000·Announced 2016-09-30

MCI Recalls 2017 J4500 Motorcoaches Due to Brake Warning Defect

Motor Coach Industries is recalling 2017 J4500 motorcoaches because a programming error may prevent low air pressure warnings, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect affecting braking systems that increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2017 J4500 motorcoaches manufactured between March 14, 2016, and August 23, 2016. The recall addresses a multiplexing programming error that may fail to provide visual or audible warnings if the vehicle's primary service brake air reservoir system has low pressure. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

If the driver is unaware that the service brakes have low air pressure, the brakes may apply automatically, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will correct the programming of the multiplexing system free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2016. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. MCI's number for this recall is SB 439.

The recalled product

Product
MCI J4500
Brand
MCI
Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries
Category
Vehicle — Motorcoach
Hazard
Affected units
41

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • J4500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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