CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Problem
- Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2014 -2016 J4500 vehicles. The front sway bar on these vehicles may crack at the bushing/clamp locations.
- Risk
- If the sway bar cracks, it can detach from the vehicle, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Motor Coach Industries (MCI) will notify owners and dealers will replace the sway bar assembly, free of charge. The recall began on June 13, 2017. Owners may contact Motor Industries at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is Service Bulletin 452.
- 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 MCI J4500 coaches from model years 2013 through 2016 may have a front sway bar that cracks at the bushing and clamp locations. A cracked sway bar can detach from the vehicle, which affects handling and raises the risk of a crash.
If you own one of these vehicles, contact Motor Coach Industries at 1-800-241-2947 and reference Service Bulletin 452. The remedy is a free replacement of the sway bar assembly, which an authorized dealer will perform. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| MCI J4500 | 2013201420152016 |
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