2014 MCI J4500 RECALL - #17V360000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2014-2017 J4500 motor coaches equipped with ZF front axles. In the affected vehicles, the front brake hose routing clamps may have been over-tightened, possibly damaging the brake hose wall reinforcement. If the brake hose wall reinforcement is damaged, the brake hose may leak. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2014 MCI J4500 |
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| Manufacturer |
Motor Coach Industries |
| Manufactured between |
4/22/2014 - 5/9/2017 |
| Recalled on |
6/6/2017 |
| Influenced by |
Motor Coach Industries |
| Owners Notified on |
7/14/2017 |
| # Affected |
1,100 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
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| Description |
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2014-2017 J4500 motor coaches equipped with ZF front axles. In the affected vehicles, the front brake hose routing clamps may have been over-tightened, possibly damaging the brake hose wall reinforcement. If the brake hose wall reinforcement is damaged, the brake hose may leak. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems." |
| Consequences |
If the front brake hoses leak, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
MCI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the clamp tightness, replacing any damaged brake hoses, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2017. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 454. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2014 MCI J4500 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
2014 MCI J4500 Recall for SEATS
2014 MCI J4500 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
2014 MCI J4500 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES
2014 MCI J4500 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2014 MCI J4500 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE HUBS
2014 MCI J4500 Recall for SUSPENSION
2014 MCI J4500 Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2014 MCI J4500 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2014 MCI J4500 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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