Recall 20V242000: 2015–2016 MCI D4000, 2017 MCI D4005, 2015–2020 MCI D4500 +3 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Apr 29, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- 641
- Models
- 6
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2015-2016 D4000, 2015-2020 D4500 and D4505, 2016-2020 J4500, 2018 J3500, and 2017 D4005 buses. The seat belts may not extend from the retracted position, rendering the seat belt unusable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
The risk
Inability to use the seat belt may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
MCI will notify the affected owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belts, as necessary, free of charge. MCI issued owners an interim notification June 26, 2020. The recall began January 13, 2021. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 482.
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
- 2015 MCI D4000
- 2016 MCI D4000
- 2017 MCI D4005
- 2015 MCI D4500
- 2016 MCI D4500
- 2017 MCI D4500
- 2018 MCI D4500
- 2019 MCI D4500
- 2020 MCI D4500
- 2015 MCI D4505
- 2016 MCI D4505
- 2017 MCI D4505
- 2018 MCI D4505
- 2019 MCI D4505
- 2020 MCI D4505
- 2018 MCI J3500
- 2016 MCI J4500
- 2017 MCI J4500
- 2018 MCI J4500
- 2019 MCI J4500
- 2020 MCI J4500
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V242000
- Manufacturer campaign
- SB 482
- Manufacturer
- Motor Coach Industries
- Owner letters
- Jan 13, 2021
- 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