Recall 15V862000: 2016 MCI J4500
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 22, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 9
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2016 MCI J4500 motor coaches manufactured August 26, 2015, to December 3, 2015, and equipped with Kiel passenger seats. During assembly, one of the seat mounting bolts was installed incorrectly.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the seat may detach from its floor mounting, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
The fix
MCI will notify owners, and dealers will correct the seat mounting, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2016. Owners may contact MCI at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 430.
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
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V862000
- Manufacturer campaign
- SB 430
- Manufacturer
- Motor Coach Industries
- Owner letters
- Jan 12, 2016
- Components
- 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