MCI Recalls 2017-2020 J4500 Motor Coaches for Coolant Hose Failure

Plain-English summary

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2017-2020 J4500 motor coaches. The recall addresses a defect where the coolant hose may fail. This failure results in a low coolant warning followed by an engine shut down sequence, as well as the potential for engine coolant to spill onto the roadway.

The spilled coolant may increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, the need to transfer passengers from the disabled bus can increase their risk of injury. The recall began on October 30, 2020.

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant hose free of charge. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 486. 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

Hazard

• crash-risk
• injury-risk

Affected units

1,561

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Distribution

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