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MCI J4500 Recall 14V172: Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage; Seats

NHTSA campaign 14V172, reported April 4, 2014, 957 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 14V172Motor Coach Industries
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE; SEATS
Problem
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 E4500 and J4500 motorcoaches manufactured October 2008 through October 2013, and equipped with passenger seats with 3-point seat belts. The seat track for the second row passenger seats may be missing a weld at the end of the seat track where it enters the frame structure.
Risk
In the event of a crash, the seat may detach from its floor mounting, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Remedy
MCI will notify owners, and dealers will modify the seat anchorage, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2014. Owners may contact MCI at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is 408.
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

MCI E4500200920102011201220132014
MCI J4500200920102011201220132014