The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V207000·Announced 2017-03-27

MCI Recalls J4500 Vehicles Due to Front Sway Bar Cracking Risk

Motor Coach Industries is recalling 2014-2016 J4500 vehicles because the front sway bar may crack and detach, increasing crash risk.

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 (suspension component) that can detach and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2014-2016 J4500 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the front sway bar may crack at the bushing or clamp locations.

If the sway bar cracks, it can detach from the vehicle. This detachment affects vehicle handling and increases the risk of a crash.

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sway bar assembly free of charge. The recall began on June 13, 2017. Owners may contact MCI at 1-800-241-2947 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MCI J4500
Brand
MCI
Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries
Category
Vehicle — Motor Coach
Hazard
Affected units
1,165

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.

Related recalls

Same brand · MCI

Same manufacturer · Motor Coach Industries

See all →

Same hazard · structural failure

See all →

Similar recalls