Recall 14V172000: 2009–2014 MCI E4500, 2009–2014 MCI J4500
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Apr 4, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 957
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 E4500 and J4500 motorcoaches manufactured October 2008 through October 2013, and equipped with passenger seats with 3-point seat belts. The seat track for the second row passenger seats may be missing a weld at the end of the seat track where it enters the frame structure.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the seat may detach from its floor mounting, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
The fix
MCI will notify owners, and dealers will modify the seat anchorage, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2014. Owners may contact MCI at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is 408.
Notes
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2009 MCI E4500
- 2010 MCI E4500
- 2011 MCI E4500
- 2012 MCI E4500
- 2013 MCI E4500
- 2014 MCI E4500
- 2009 MCI J4500
- 2010 MCI J4500
- 2011 MCI J4500
- 2012 MCI J4500
- 2013 MCI J4500
- 2014 MCI J4500
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V172000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 408
- Manufacturer
- Motor Coach Industries
- Owner letters
- May 9, 2014
- Components
- Seat belts:front:anchorage (Seats & Seat Belts); Seats (Seats & Seat Belts)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology