The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V233000·Announced 2020-04-27

MCI J4500 and J3500 Motor Coaches Recalled for Brake Hose Defect

Motor Coach Industries is recalling 2014-2019 J4500 and 2018-2019 J3500 motor coaches because brake hoses may crack, causing air leaks and increased stopping distances.

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.

Plain-English summary

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2014-2019 J4500 and 2018-2019 J3500 motor coaches. The recall involves 2,272 vehicles where the brake hoses may crack or otherwise fail, resulting in an air leak. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

A leaking brake hose could cause a delay in the actuation time of the front brake. This delay would increase the vehicle's stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.

MCI will notify owners to inspect the brake hoses and replace any hoses that are leaking or otherwise damaged. MCI will reimburse owners for the cost of the inspection and provide replacement parts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2020. 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, J3500
Brand
MCI
Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries
Category
Vehicle — Motor Coach
Hazard
Affected units
2,272

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 (2)

  • J4500
  • J3500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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