CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS
- Problem
- Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 MCI E4500 and J4500 motor coaches manufactured November 21, 2006, to August 27, 2009, and equipped with certain Recaro Automotive Seating Ergo M bus driver seats. The affected seats were manufactured in a way that the tether bar may push into the retractor panel door and potentially interfere with the seat belt locking mechanism.
- Risk
- If the seat belt locking mechanism does not function as intended, the bus driver may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- MCI will notify owners , and dealers will inspect and retrofit the seats free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2015. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2007-2010 MCI E4500 and J4500 motor coaches, built between November 21, 2006, and August 27, 2009, may have Recaro Ergo M driver seats that were manufactured in a way that lets the seat's tether bar press into the retractor panel door. This contact can interfere with the seat belt locking mechanism.
If the locking mechanism does not work as intended, the bus driver may not be properly restrained during a crash, which increases the risk of personal injury.
MCI will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect and retrofit the affected seats at no cost. The recall began May 14, 2015. Owners can contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947, and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| MCI E4500 | 2007200820092010 |
|---|---|
| MCI J4500 | 2007200820092010 |