2017 MCI J4500 RECALL - #16V702000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2017 J4500 motorcoaches manufactured March 14, 2016, to August 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may experience a multiplexing programming error that will not provide any visual or audible warnings if the vehicle's primary service brake air reservoir system has low pressure. 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 |
2017 MCI J4500 |
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| Manufacturer |
Motor Coach Industries |
| Manufactured between |
3/14/2016 - 8/23/2016 |
| Recalled on |
9/30/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Motor Coach Industries |
| Owners Notified on |
10/18/2016 |
| # Affected |
41 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
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| Description |
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2017 J4500 motorcoaches manufactured March 14, 2016, to August 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may experience a multiplexing programming error that will not provide any visual or audible warnings if the vehicle's primary service brake air reservoir system has low pressure. 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 driver is unaware that the service brakes have low air pressure, the brakes may apply automatically, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
MCI will notify owners, and dealers will correct the programming of the multiplexing system, free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2016. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 439. |
| 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 |
2017 MCI J4500 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2017 MCI J4500 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2017 MCI J4500 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2017 MCI J4500 Recall for SEAT BELTS
2017 MCI J4500 Recall for SEAT BELTS
2017 MCI J4500 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
2017 MCI J4500 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
2017 MCI J4500 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, FUEL RAIL
2017 MCI J4500 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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