Recall 15V183000: 2007–2010 MCI E4500, 2007–2010 MCI J4500
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 30, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 21
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 MCI E4500 and J4500 motor coaches manufactured November 21, 2006, to August 27, 2009, and equipped with certain Recaro Automotive Seating Ergo M bus driver seats. The affected seats were manufactured in a way that the tether bar may push into the retractor panel door and potentially interfere with the seat belt locking mechanism.
The risk
If the seat belt locking mechanism does not function as intended, the bus driver may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
MCI will notify owners , and dealers will inspect and retrofit the seats free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2015. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
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
- 2007 MCI E4500
- 2008 MCI E4500
- 2009 MCI E4500
- 2010 MCI E4500
- 2007 MCI J4500
- 2008 MCI J4500
- 2009 MCI J4500
- 2010 MCI J4500
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V183000
- Manufacturer
- Motor Coach Industries
- Owner letters
- May 14, 2015
- Components
- Seat belts (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