CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS
- Problem
- Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2016 MCI J4500 motor coaches manufactured August 26, 2015, to December 3, 2015, and equipped with Kiel passenger seats. During assembly, one of the seat mounting bolts was installed incorrectly.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat may detach from its floor mounting, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
- Remedy
- MCI will notify owners, and dealers will correct the seat mounting, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2016. Owners may contact MCI at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 430.
- 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
A seat mounting bolt on certain 2016 motor coaches was installed incorrectly during assembly. In a crash, the passenger seat may detach from its floor mounting, which increases the risk of injury to the person sitting in it.
The recall covers coaches manufactured between August 26, 2015, and December 3, 2015, that are equipped with Kiel passenger seats. Owners will be notified by Motor Coach Industries. Authorized dealers will correct the seat mounting at no cost to you.
If you own or operate one of these coaches, contact Motor Coach Industries at 1-800-241-2947 and reference recall SB 430. You can also check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| MCI J4500 | 2016 |
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