The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V360000·Announced 2017-06-02

MCI Recalls 2014-2017 J4500 Motor Coaches Due to Brake Hose Defect

Motor Coach Industries is recalling 2014-2017 J4500 motor coaches because over-tightened front brake hose clamps may damage the hoses, potentially increasing stopping distance and 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 in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating (Score 4) due to significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2014-2017 J4500 motor coaches equipped with ZF front axles. The recall involves 1,100 vehicles where the front brake hose routing clamps may have been over-tightened during manufacturing. This over-tightening can damage the wall reinforcement of the brake hose, causing it to leak. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

If the front brake hoses leak, the distance required to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, but the defect presents a significant safety hazard related to braking performance.

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the clamp tightness and replace any damaged brake hoses free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2017. Owners can 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 454.

The recalled product

Product
MCI J4500
Brand
MCI
Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries
Category
Vehicle — Motor Coach
Hazard
Affected units
1,100

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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